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Job description

• Plan, organize, and oversee mill operations.
• Ensure optimal production levels, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor and control production costs.
• Develop and implement production schedules.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Ensure plant reliability and uptime.
• Manage maintenance budget.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure quality of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO).
• Implement quality control procedures.
• Monitor laboratory testing and analysis. Address quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Implement environmental management systems.
• Monitor and control waste management.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Lead and manage mill staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive work culture.
• Manage mill budget.
• Control operating cost.
• Optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee raw material sourcing.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation.
• Overall, in charge of mill operation, Manage Mill operations in effective and efficient manner ensuring optimum level of productivity.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations. Monitor changes in regulations.
• Identify areas for improvement. Implement process optimization. Foster innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Agriculture Engineer, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Oil Palm Milling Operations.
• Proven track records of improving mill efficiency and productivity.
• Experience in managing teams and leading projects.

Professional Certificate:

• Certified Palm Oil professional (CPOP).
• Certified Mill Manager (CMM).
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM).
• Environmental management certifications.

Other Requirement:

• Must be willing to relocate

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Job Description

• Develop and implement best-practice agronomic strategies for oil palm cultivation, from nursery to harvest.

Respnsibilities

• Supervise planting programs, spacing, field layout, and plantation maintenance across all estates.
• Monitor crop health and respond to pest, disease, and nutrient deficiencies with evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct regular soil and leaf sampling and analysis.
• Formulate and supervise fertilizer programs tailored to field-specific needs.
• Ensure efficient nutrient application and soil improvement strategies.
• Design and manage integrated pest and disease control programs.
• Implement sustainable weed control strategies and herbicide safety protocols.
• Establish and monitor yield targets per hectare.
• Supervise the bunch census and provide accurate yield forecasts.
• Ensure timely harvesting and efficient evacuation of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to the mill.
• Plan and maintain field roads, drainage, and other essential infrastructure.
• Supervise the use and maintenance of plantation equipment and mechanization tools.
• Manage plantation logistics in coordination with mill and transport teams.
• Ensure all agricultural practices comply with local environmental regulations.
• Promote reforestation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land use.
• Lead certification processes and stakeholder audits.
• Design and conduct regular training programs to upgrade team capabilities.
• Monitor labor productivity and enforce HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
• Integrate digital tools (GIS, drones, ERP systems) into plantation monitoring and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agriculture Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Agricultural management.
• Proven track record of success in Agricultural operations.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agricultural industry trends and best practices.

Professional Certificate:

• Certified Professional Agronomist (CPA).
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA).
• Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC).
• Other relevant agricultural certifications.