General Manager (Plantation & Palm Oil Mill)

A large plantation group is looking for a General Manager to oversee the activities and enhancements across a plantation estate and palm oil mill, ensuring the smooth, effective, and productive functioning of operations on site. This position reports to the Group Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Planning, organizing and controlling the maintenance of the mill and equipment and significantly improve the mill's performance
• 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 resources utilization
• 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 organizational health indices
• Effective stakeholder management at all different working levels with presentation to the senior management team

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Plantation Management, Agricultural Science, Manufacturing, or related field of study
• Minimum twenty years of experience in the plantation sector
• Prior experience managing multiple plantation estates and palm oil mills would be 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
• Possess high level of independence, integrity, self-motivation, result oriented and the drive to excel
• Passionate about bringing about a positive change to an organisation
• Able to travel to be based at a remote location within Indonesia

To apply, please click "Apply Now" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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