Field Officer (Based in Sabah Estates)

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Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management to ensure efficient use of estate resources and prudent expenditure in the estate’s operations.
• Oversee all aspects of oil palm plantation management within assigned areas, including the execution of operational tasks.
• Manage the field operations (weeding & manuring) to ensure tasks are performed to an acceptable standard and maximize productivity while maintaining control over workers.
• Manage harvesting operations to ensure timely execution, adherence to scheduled rounds, and compliance with harvesting standards.
• Monitor daily plantation operations, identify problem areas, and implement corrective actions to ensure maximum profitability, efficient use of operating expenses, and meeting annual planting/harvesting targets.
• Ensure effective monitoring systems are in place for all plantation tending tasks, including tractor work, spraying, weeding, trimming, harvesting, and slashing, as well as protection against fire and disease.
• Ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety standards, including the provision of adequate training and equipment for staff and workers.
• Develop and implement efficient work schedules to meet goals and targets.
• Regularly communicate and support the Estate Management team.
• Liaise with the estate manager, management staff, and employees.
• Perform any other tasks or objectives assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Higher Secondary (STPM), ‘A’ Levels, Pre-U, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or LISP & AISP certifications.
• At least 5 years of experience in the oil palm industry or a related field is required.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in oil palm planting and replanting is an added advantage.
• Proactive, driven, detail-oriented, and independent individual.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa English (preferred).
• Successful candidates will be stationed at one of the estates in Sabah.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit their full resume, including qualifications, work experience, a recent passport-sized photo, and contact details to:

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company Overview

Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Singapore, is today Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar is ranked amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange.

Wilmar is the global leader in processing and merchandising of palm and lauric oils, as well as production of oleochemicals, specialty fats, palm biodiesel and consumer pack oils. At the core of Wilmar’s strategy is a resilient business model encompassing the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity business, from processing to branding, merchandising, and distribution. It has over 500 manufacturing plants and an extensive distribution network covering China, India, Indonesia, and some 50 other countries.

Wilmar GBS Sdn Bhd is the shared services centre of Wilmar Group that currently serves 15+ countries in 5 continents globally. We are committed to excellence, guided by a set of core values that defines who we are and the way we work. The core values are integrity, excellence, passion, innovation, teamwork, and safety.