Estate Mechanization Optimization Lead

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR); Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 850,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive estate mechanization implementation and continuous improvement across PSM. You will monitor performance, identify gaps, and provide technical guidance to PMC and Operations, ensuring standards are followed and improvements are realized.

The role requires hands-on experience with field machinery, data-driven decision making, and the ability to travel extensively to remote estate sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years in the oil palm industry with mechanization/operational excellence experience.
• Strong understanding of palm oil estate operations and machinery.
• Experience in machine commissioning, field trials, SOPs for wide-scale rollout.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making using dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate mechanization performance via the Mechanization Dashboard and KPIs.
• Identify performance gaps and ensure corrective actions.
• Coordinate with PMC to address root causes and drive improvements.
• Conduct periodic field visits, inspections, and maturity assessments.
• Provide technical coaching on mechanization standards to PMC and Operations.
• Share best practices and facilitate cross-estate learning.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Head of Estate Mechanization.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Cross-functional communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree in Agricultural or related field

Tools

Operational dashboards

Data analysis

Job description

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive estate mechanization implementation and continuous improvement across PSM. You will monitor performance, identify gaps, and provide technical guidance to PMC and Operations, ensuring standards are followed and improvements are realized.

The role requires hands-on experience with field machinery, data-driven decision making, and the ability to travel extensively to remote estate sites.