Mill Manager

amIT Global Solutions Sdn Bhd; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

amIT Global Solutions Sdn Bhd in Kalimantan, Indonesia is seeking a Mill Manager to oversee the palm oil mill's operation, maintenance, safety and cost efficiency. The role requires relocation to Kalimantan and residing at the site.

You will lead daily mill operations, ensure smooth FFB processing, drive throughput, implement preventive maintenance, manage budgets and report performance to senior management. 10+ years palm oil mill experience and 3–5 years in senior leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or diploma in mechanical/electrical/chemical/process/industrial engineering or palm oil milling.
• Minimum 10 years of palm oil mill operations experience.
• At least 3–5 years in Mill Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong hands-on leadership in remote operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mill operations and ensure efficient processing of FFB.
• Oversee maintenance, reliability and major repairs.
• Drive process efficiency, OER, KER improvements and cost control.
• Manage safety, environment, compliance and incident response.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, savings and spare parts management.
• Report mill performance and communicate with management.

Skills

Palm oil mill operations

Mill leadership

Maintenance & engineering

Process optimization

Cost management

Safety compliance

Team leadership remote ops

Education

Degree, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Palm Oil Milling or related discipline

Job description

Location: Kalimantan, Indonesia

Industry: Palm Oil Milling / CPO Processing

Job Purpose

The Mill Manager is responsible for the overall management, operational performance, maintenance, safety, cost efficiency and reliability of the palm oil mill.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate and reside at the assigned operational location in Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mill Operations

• Lead and manage the overall day-to-day operation of the palm oil mill.
• Ensure smooth and efficient processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB).
• Monitor and optimise mill throughput, utilisation and processing capacity.
• Drive achievement of key operational targets including OER, KER, processing losses, downtime and product quality.
• Identify operational issues and implement timely corrective actions.

2. Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure all mill machinery, equipment and utilities are maintained in reliable operating condition.
• Establish and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Minimise breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
• Lead troubleshooting of major mechanical, electrical and processing issues.
• Plan and manage major repairs, shutdowns and equipment improvement works.

3. Process Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Continuously review mill performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and extraction efficiency.
• Monitor oil and kernel losses and implement improvement initiatives.
• Optimise consumption of steam, electricity, water, fuel and other resources.
• Drive operational improvement, automation and digitalisation initiatives where applicable.

4. People Management

• Lead and develop the mill team to ensure effective manpower deployment and performance.
• Build a disciplined, capable and collaborative workforce.

5. Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure mill operations comply with safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure timely corrective actions on any incidents or non-compliance.

6. Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage the mill operating and maintenance budgets.
• Monitor labour, repair and maintenance, spare parts, consumables and utility costs.
• Ensure effective inventory and spare-parts management.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising operational reliability or safety.

7. Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly mill performance reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators and address areas below target.
• Provide regular updates to management on mill performance, maintenance, manpower and costs.

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Palm Oil Milling or related discipline.

Experience

• Preferably 10 years or more of relevant experience in palm oil mill operations.
• At least 3–5 years in a Mill Manager or equivalent senior mill leadership position.
• Proven experience managing the full operation of a palm oil mill.
• Strong exposure to both processing and engineering/maintenance operations.

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:

• FFB reception and grading
• Sterilisation
• Threshing
• Digestion and pressing
• Clarification
• Oil purification and storage
• Nut and kernel recovery
• Boiler and steam generation
• Turbine and power generation
• Water treatment
• Effluent/POME treatment

Good understanding of key mill performance indicators including:

• OER
• KER
• Oil and kernel losses
• FFA
• Throughput
• Equipment availability
• Mill utilisation
• Processing cost

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong operational and technical leadership.
• Hands-on with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to lead teams effectively in a remote operational environment.
• Cost-conscious with a strong focus on performance and efficiency.

Location & Mobility Requirement

• Must be willing to work and reside in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
• Must be comfortable working in a site-based and remote operational environment.
• Willing to travel to other operational locations when required.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong hands-on palm oil mill experience.
• Proven experience managing an entire mill independently.
• Demonstrated ability to improve OER, KER, processing losses, downtime and cost.
• Experience managing both processing and engineering/maintenance functions.
• Previous working experience in Indonesia or other remote plantation/milling environments is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Malaysia in addition to English is preferred.

Nationality: Open to suitably qualified candidates, subject to applicable Indonesian employment and work permit requirements.