Palm Oil Mill Manager — Operations, Maintenance & Safety

Confidential; Kalimantan Barat; On-site; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 1,800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mill Manager at Confidential oversees the palm oil mill’s operations, maintenance, safety and cost efficiency at the Kalimantan location. You will lead engineering, monitor KPI performance, and drive continuous improvement across processing and utilities in a site-based environment.

Relocation to Kalimantan is required; strong leadership, problem-solving, and decisive decision-making are essential. Indonesian work permission and the ability to work in remote conditions are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Palm Oil Milling or related discipline.
• Preferably 10+ years in palm oil mill operations with 3–5 years in senior mill leadership.
• Strong exposure to both processing and engineering/maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall day-to-day operation of the palm oil mill.
• Monitor and optimise mill throughput, utilisation and processing capacity.
• Drive safety, cost efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Plan and manage major repairs, shutdowns and maintenance works.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control and spare-parts management.
• Prepare and review mill performance reports and KPIs.

Skills

Palm oil mill experience

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Remote operational leadership

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

The Mill Manager at Confidential oversees the palm oil mill’s operations, maintenance, safety and cost efficiency at the Kalimantan location. You will lead engineering, monitor KPI performance, and drive continuous improvement across processing and utilities in a site-based environment.

Relocation to Kalimantan is required; strong leadership, problem-solving, and decisive decision-making are essential. Indonesian work permission and the ability to work in remote conditions are preferred.