A leading plantation group is seeking a General Manager, Plantation to oversee the activities and enhancements across several plantation estates, ensuring the smooth, effective, and productive functioning of operations. In this job, you will report to the Director.

About the General Manager, Plantation Role:
In this position, you will be responsible for budgeting, planning, implementing, and reviewing all aspects of estate management to ensure that good agricultural practice and the company’s standard operating procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction on new research and development ventures that are aligned to the division’s future plans and objectives
• Formulate and execute strategic initiatives aimed at attaining the company's objectives and aspirations
• Supervise and enhance all facets of the plantation sector, encompassing production, harvesting, processing, and distribution, for maximum efficiency
• Forge and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Create and execute protocols and guidelines to ensure the utmost standards of quality, safety, and sustainability are upheld
• Analyse and oversee the financial performance of the plantation division, and devise strategies to enhance profitability
• Lead and cultivate an exceptional team, offering guidance, coaching, and mentorship as required
• Implement strategies, reviewing and setting triggers to ensure KPIs and objectives are met in respective division
• Orchestrating the overall activities of the department operations in terms of cost, response, quality planning and resource utilisation
• Spearhead the development of operational targets and the right strategies to strive for continuous improvement that reflect in the aspects of quality, time and cost
• Work collaboratively with the management team to identify, resolve and manage operational issues and challenges to achieve business objectives
• Guarantee adherence to pertinent laws and regulations governing the plantation sector
• Ensure growth in career development of staff in line with company objectives along with organisational health indices
• Drive effective stakeholder management at all different working levels with presentation to the senior management and Board of Directors

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 20 years of operations management experience within the plantation industry.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Plantation Management, Agricultural Science, Manufacturing, or related field of study
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the plantation sector
• Prior experience managing multiple plantation estates is ideal
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a complex and dynamic business environment
• Thorough understanding of the regulatory environment governing the plantation/agriculture industry, including food safety, environmental, and labour regulations
• Efficient, strong work ethics – able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyse sustainability data and information, create interesting and engaging findings and present the information in a concise manner
• Understanding of processes required for developing and monitoring strategic plans
• High level of independence, integrity, self-motivation, results-oriented and the drive to excel
• Passionate about bringing about a positive change to an organisation
• Able to travel to remote locations within Indonesia

This company has a strong reputation as one of the largest plantation companies in the country, with a strong focus on sustainable environment.

If you are an established operations professional with extensive experience in plantation operations and looking for a crucial role that will shape oil palm innovation, this General Manager, Plantation role is the one for you.

Apply today or send your CV to shanggar.marimutu@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C