Trial & Standardization Specialist

PT SMART,Tbk; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SMART Tbk in Jakarta seeks a seasoned project manager to lead transformation and mechanization efforts across plantation and processing operations. You will conduct feasibility analyses, run trials, develop SOPs, and monitor benefits, reporting to the board as needed.

Travel to operational sites is required to support implementation. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in related fields, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years in project management, mechanization, operational improvement, or continuous improvement in palm oil industry.
• Experience in plantation, manufacturing, agriculture, heavy equipment, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation and mechanization project implementation.
• Conduct assessments and feasibility analyses for improvement initiatives.
• Execute trials, testing, evaluations, and project rollouts.
• Review and improve equipment, processes, and technical designs.
• Develop standards, SOPs, and operational guidelines.
• Monitor project performance and benefit realization.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and recommendations.
• Present findings and updates at board meetings for company-wide implementation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Support the development, testing, implementation, and standardization of transformation and mechanization initiatives to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and business performance.

Job Description:

Support transformation and mechanization project implementation.

Conduct assessments and feasibility analyses for improvement initiatives.

Execute trials, testing, evaluations, and project rollouts.

Review and improve equipment, processes, and technical designs.

Develop standards, SOPs, and operational guidelines.

Monitor project performance and benefit realization.

Prepare project documentation, reports, and recommendations.

Present project findings, implementation updates, and recommendations at board meetings for company wide implementation.

Job Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or other related disciplines.

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, mechanization, operational improvement, engineering, transformation projects, or continuous improvement initiatives in palm oil industry.

Experience in plantation, manufacturing, agriculture, heavy equipment, or industrial operations.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of project implementation, trials, and continuous improvement practices.

Experience in developing SOPs and operational standards.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

Willing to travel and support project implementation at operational sites.

“Our company has never levied any fees for the recruitment process nor has it required to order tickets and accommodation through a certain travel agent or certain person”

PT SMART Tbk (SMART) is one of the largest, publicly-listed, integrated palm-based consumer companies in Indonesia committed to sustainable palm oil production.

SMART’s palm oil plantations cover more than 138,000 hectares (including smallholder farmers). Our primary activities are cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) into crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel, and refining CPO into value-added products such as cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We operate 16 mills, four kernel crushing plants and four refineries across Indonesia.

Besides bulk and industrial oil, SMART’s refined products are also marketed under several brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas. Today, these brands have been recognised for their high quality and command significant market share in their respective segment in Indonesia.

Founded in 1962, SMART was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1992 and is based in Jakarta. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), SMART has the oleochemical business, Sinarmas Oleochemical (PT SOCI MAS) and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI) within its operations.

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing More than 10,000 employees

PT SMART Tbk (SMART) is one of the largest, publicly-listed, integrated palm-based consumer companies in Indonesia committed to sustainable palm oil production.

SMART’s palm oil plantations cover more than 138,000 hectares (including smallholder farmers). Our primary activities are cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) into crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel, and refining CPO into value-added products such as cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We operate 16 mills, four kernel crushing plants and four refineries across Indonesia.

Besides bulk and industrial oil, SMART’s refined products are also marketed under several brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas. Today, these brands have been recognised for their high quality and command significant market share in their respective segment in Indonesia.

Founded in 1962, SMART was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1992 and is based in Jakarta. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), SMART has the oleochemical business, Sinarmas Oleochemical (PT SOCI MAS) and the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI) within its operations.