General Manager, Plantation Operations

Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co Sdn Bhd; Tawau; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture investment company is seeking a strategic leader for operational oversight of its estates, milling, and poultry operations in Tawau, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement, requiring at least 15 years of experience in agriculture or plantation management. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performing team and contribute to sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in plantation or agricultural operations.
• 5+ years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Experience in poultry operations is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of activities with Company’s Vision and sustainability objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, resource planning and cost optimisation.
• Mentor and train the operational staff for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and technology adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational oversight

Cost optimisation

Team leadership

Compliance management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or related field

Master's degree (MBA)

Job description

This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Company's estates, mill and poultry operations. The role ensures efficient, productive and compliant operations while meeting financial and performance targets and drives continuous improvement to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic and Operational Leadership: ensure alignment of operational activities with the Company's Vision & Mission and sustainability objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, resource planning and cost optimisation across all operational units.
• People Leadership and Development: lead, mentor and train the operations staff to build a high‑performing workforce.
• Ensure clear communication, team alignment and adherence to operational SOPs.
• Governance, Compliance and Stakeholder Management: ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including MSPO, environmental and occupational safety standards.
• Oversee documentation, reporting and audit readiness for operational units.
• Business Improvement and Innovation: identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost reduction and technology adoption.
• Lead new projects, expansion initiatives and sustainability programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement in agronomy, milling and poultry production processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Plantation Management, Agribusiness or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in plantation or agricultural operations, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Experience in poultry operations is an added advantage.

We are an established investment company with core business in oil palm plantation and palm oil milling. MKIC is a joint venture company involving the Government of Malaysia and the Government of Kuwait. The Company was incorporated on 6th September 1980.