Plantation Assistant

GEGARAN CEMERLANG SDN BHD; Kelantan; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GEGARAN CEMERLANG SDN BHD is seeking an enthusiastic Estate Supervisor to assist the Estate Manager in daily oil palm estate operations in Kelantan. You will supervise field workers, harvesters, and contractors, monitor FFB harvesting, and ensure operations meet required standards and productivity targets.

Applicant should have a diploma or degree in Plantation Management or related fields, 2–3 years in estate operations, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Plantation Management or a related field.
• 2–3 years of oil palm plantation or estate operations experience.
• Knowledge of oil palm cultivation, harvesting, and estate operations.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to supervise workers and contractors effectively.
• Willing to work at Logjing, Kelantan and a six-day work week.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estate Manager in planning manpower and daily work according to estate requirements.
• Monitor field activities, harvesting, collection and transport of FFB.
• Maintain accurate records of FFB weights, production and other relevant estate activities.
• Conduct regular field inspections for worker progress and compliance with estate requirements.
• Maintain proper records of estate operations, manpower, production, fertiliser usage and other activities.
• Monitor usage of fertilisers, chemicals, tools, machinery and other resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and plantation practices.
• Assist Estate Manager in controlling estate expenses and operating costs.
• Liaise with workers, contractors, suppliers and other relevant parties on estate matters.
• Assist in handling workers' attendance, discipline and other manpower-related matters.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

MS Office

Chinese reading/writing

Education

Diploma or Degree in Plantation Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assist the Estate Manager in managing the daily operations and overall activities of the oil palm estate. Supervise and monitor estate workers, including field workers, harvesters and contractors. Monitor harvesting, collection, pruning, weeding, manuring and other field activities to ensure work is carried out according to the estate's requirements. Monitor Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) production and ensure harvesting activities are carried out efficiently and according to the required standards. Monitor estate yield, field performance and productivity, and identify areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Estate Manager in planning and allocating manpower and daily work according to estate requirements.
• Assist in monitoring daily estate operations, including field activities, harvesting, collection and transportation of fresh fruit bunches (FFB).
• Perform weighing operations and maintain accurate records of FFB weights, production and other relevant estate activities.
• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor workers' activities, work progress and compliance with estate requirements.
• Maintain proper records of estate operations, manpower, production, fertiliser usage and other relevant activities.
• Monitor the usage of fertilisers, chemicals, tools, machinery and other estate resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and relevant plantation practices.
• Assist the Estate Manager in controlling estate expenses and maintaining proper operational costs.
• Liaise with workers, contractors, suppliers and other relevant parties on estate-related matters.
• Assist in handling workers' attendance, discipline and other manpower-related matters.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Estate Manager or Management.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Plantation Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in oil palm plantation or estate operations
• Good knowledge of oil palm cultivation, harvesting and general estate operations
• Good leadership and people-management skills
• Able to supervise and manage estate workers and contractors effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and make decisions in a plantation environment
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Possess a valid driving licence
• Computer literate and able to prepare basic reports using Microsoft Office
• Proficient in reading and writing Chinese.
• 6 days working.
• Willing to work at Logjing, Kelantan.