Estate Manager

Harn Len Corporation Bhd; Pahang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harn Len Corporation Bhd is seeking an Estate Manager to lead a large oil palm estate in Rompin, Pahang. You will drive strategic and day-to-day operations, ensure high productivity, and implement best agronomic practices to maximise FFB yields while complying with regulations.

The role requires a degree/diploma in Agriculture or related field with 7+ years in plantation management, including estate leadership. Travel and on-site presence at the estate are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plantation Management or related field.
• More than 7 years of plantation management experience with 3–5 years in Estate Manager role.
• Experience developing peat soils estates preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Budget and cost management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of plantation agronomy and relevant laws/regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Willing to travel and stay in the estate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for estate development, maintenance, harvesting, replanting and related activities.
• Oversee daily estate operations for optimal efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor and evaluate estates applying good agricultural practices per group directions.
• Lead and motivate assistant managers and teams to high performance.
• Set targets and apply best agronomic practices to maximise FFB yields.
• Monitor water management, soil fertility, pest/disease control and operations standards.
• Review and manage operational budgets, CAPEX and OPEX.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, labour, safety and sustainability regulations (MSPO).
• Oversee estate infrastructures like roads, housing and utilities.
• Provide regular performance reports to senior management or the board.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Agronomy

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Willing to travel

Education

Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Agronomy/Plantation Management

Job description

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans for the oil palm estate development, maintenance, harvesting, replanting and related activities

Oversee daily operations of estate to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity

Monitor, control and evaluate estates regarding implementing and maintaining good agricultural practices according to the Group's directions

Lead and motivate assistant manager and other team members to achieve high performance and productivity

Set targets and implement best agronomic practices to maximize FFB yields

Monitor water management, soil fertility, pest/disease control, harvesting and other operation standards of estates

Review and manage operational budgets, CAPEX and OPEX

Ensure compliance with environmental, labour, safety, health and sustainability regulations/laws/standards (e.g., MSPO)

Oversee estate infrastructures like roads, worker housing and utilities

Provide regular performance reports to senior management or the board

The Estate Manager will be based in an estate of approximately 3,000 acres located in Rompin, Pahang. This role involves strategic and operational management of oil palm estate development, maintenance, harvesting, and replanting. The Estate Manager will oversee daily operations to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity, lead and motivate team members, and implement best agronomic practices to maximize FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunch) yields while ensuring compliance with environmental, labour, safety, health and sustainability regulations.

About you

Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plantation Management or related field

More than 7 years of experience in plantation management, including at least 3–5 years in an Estate Manager position

Preferably with experiences in developing and managing of peat soils estate

Strong leadership and decision-making

Budget and cost management

Excellent knowledge of plantation agronomy, relevant laws and regulations

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Highly-analytical with strong attention to details

Integrity and professional ethics

Willing to frequent travel and stay in the estate

Harn Len Corporation Bhd is a listed company with diversified business activities.

The principal activities of the Harn Len Group are in the cultivation of oil palm plantations, operation of palm oil mill, provision of plantation development services, palm oil estate and plantation management, investment holding, real property investment and operation of a food and beverage outlet.

Harn Len Corporation Bhd is a listed company with diversified business activities.

The principal activities of the Harn Len Group are in the cultivation of oil palm plantations, operation of palm oil mill, provision of plantation development services, palm oil estate and plantation management, investment holding, real property investment and operation of a food and beverage outlet.

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