General Manager Plantation

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:

• Manage all aspects of palm oil upstream operations, from plantation management, harvesting, and milling to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards and sustainable practices.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize production efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance operational processes, cost-effectiveness, and safety performance.
• Oversee the financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting.
• Implement financial controls and risk management practices.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Implement strategies to meet KPIs and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitor market trends, competition, and industry developments.
• Ensure adherence to ethical business practices, corporate governance, and social responsibility.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Plantation Management, Agricultural Science, Manufacturing, or a business-related field such as Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the plantation sector.
• Prior experience managing multiple plantation estates that’s 10,000 ha in size is ideal
• Prior experience in managing coastal and hilly estates is highly advantageous
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting Estate and HO, sales of BBF and CPO, business development, and strategic planning.
• Proven record of effective management of Company's Budget and Financial performance
• 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
• Ability to travel to remote locations within Indonesia
• 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 hr.taraca@gmail.com to discuss this new opportunity.

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