Palm Oil Mill Operations Leader

Wilmar Group; Sambas; On-site; IDR 500,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Group is seeking experienced Palm Oil Mill Managers to oversee operations at mills in Sambas, West Kalimantan, and Sampit, Central Kalimantan. You will drive safe, efficient, and sustainable mill performance aligned with quality, cost and regulatory targets.

Responsibilities include leading production, maintenance, utilities, and QA, while mentoring staff and coordinating with plantation teams. Strong technical know-how and leadership are essential for driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor in mechanical, electrical, chemical or industrial engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in palm oil mill operations.
• 3–5 years in a Mill Manager or senior leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of palm oil processing, boilers, turbines, sterilizers, presses, clarification, kernels, utilities and effluent treatment.
• Proven ability to manage OER, KER, throughput, losses, downtime and operating costs.
• Familiarity with SMK3, PROPER, ISPO and RSPO requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall palm oil mill operations across sites.
• Ensure production targets, optimum processing capacity and efficiency.
• Monitor OER, KER, throughput, losses, downtime and costs.
• Maintain oil quality meeting company standards and customer requirements.
• Develop preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage mill budgets, spare-parts and capex.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop mill staff and coordinate with plantation operations.
• Prepare regular performance reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

People management

Budgeting

Maintenance planning

Safety management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Wilmar Group is seeking experienced Palm Oil Mill Managers to oversee operations at mills in Sambas, West Kalimantan, and Sampit, Central Kalimantan. You will drive safe, efficient, and sustainable mill performance aligned with quality, cost and regulatory targets.

Responsibilities include leading production, maintenance, utilities, and QA, while mentoring staff and coordinating with plantation teams. Strong technical know-how and leadership are essential for driving continuous improvement