Palm Mill Operations Manager

PT SMART,Tbk; Sumatera Selatan; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SMART Tbk in Indonesia seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to oversee palm processing facilities, drive quality and production efficiency, and coordinate with plantations across mills. The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 8+ years of relevant experience, with willingness to be based in multiple mills nationwide.

Ideal candidates will manage staff, ensure SOP compliance, monitor costs, and safeguard assets while maintaining strong external relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, exposure in oil palm is a must
• Willing to be based in any Mills assigned throughout Indonesia

Responsibilities

• Monitors and guides operations to ensure smooth functioning per SOPs
• Approves and signs procurement requests for materials and operating expenses
• Coordinates with plantations to ensure quality and supply of FFB
• Reviews and signs operational reports and follows up on issues
• Ensures security of all company assets
• Oversees changes to working hours and enforces proper implementation
• Makes rapid decisions during critical situations with reporting to supervisor
• Builds and maintains relationships with external parties
• Reviews financial and administrative procedures for accuracy and compliance
• Approves and signs factory operation funds and expenses (PDO/PPDO)
• Signs outgoing letters for internal and external purposes
• Monitors weighing and QA of FFB and palm products
• Ensures adequate staffing and competence of operating personnel
• Oversees FFB grading per SOPs and sampling
• Ensures factory machines operate normally through production
• Monitors water and material usage to stay within standards
• Maintains stock levels and timely delivery
• Ensures certificates and permits for factory machines remain valid
• Ensures critical materials are available in warehouse and prevents delays
• Verifies preventive maintenance and machine overhaul schedules
• Controls all factory Opex including wages, overtime, premiums, materials, services, admin costs

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

PT SMART Tbk in Indonesia seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to oversee palm processing facilities, drive quality and production efficiency, and coordinate with plantations across mills. The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 8+ years of relevant experience, with willingness to be based in multiple mills nationwide.

Ideal candidates will manage staff, ensure SOP compliance, monitor costs, and safeguard assets while maintaining strong external relationships.