SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER -BAHAU, NEGERI SEMBILAN

Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co Sdn Bhd; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager to help oversee the estate operations, sustainability, asset management and special projects across plantations in Malaysia. You will coordinate with managers, teams and external parties to ensure timely reporting and effective execution.

The role focuses on estate-wide operations, financial oversight, MSPO compliance, pest control, and boundary matters, with opportunities to lead strategic projects and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plantation Management, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant oil palm plantation operations and management.
• Experience in coconut plantation management and knowledge of drone/UAV mapping will be an added advantage.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Innovative, resourceful and able to work effectively in a challenging environment with limited resources.
• Willing to relocate and work in remote areas.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager in overseeing and coordinating the overall estate operation.
• Work closely with Assistant Managers and operational teams on estate-wide matters.
• Monitor operational progress and follow up on matters requiring Management’s attention.
• Support the Senior Manager in implementing operational strategies, plans, and decisions.
• Coordinate estate-wide sustainability requirements and initiatives.
• Coordinate matters relating to MSPO compliance, audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Monitor follow-up actions and liaise with relevant functions to ensure sustainability requirements are properly addressed.
• Coordinate estate-wide border and boundary-related matters.
• Monitor expenditure and highlight significant financial matters or variances for Management's consideration.
• Consolidate operational and management information and provide timely updates to Management.

Skills

Estate management

Operations coordination

Sustainability

MSPO compliance

Drone mapping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Plantation Management or related field

Tools

Drone/UAV mapping

Job description

The Senior Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Manager in overseeing the overall estate operation and coordinating key operational, administrative, compliance, sustainability, financial, asset, workshop, and special project matters.

The position serves as an important coordination link between the Senior Manager, Assistant Managers, operational teams, support functions, and relevant external parties. The role ensures that estate-wide matters are properly coordinated, monitored, followed up, and reported to Management where necessary.

The key functions and responsibilities include:

• a. Assist the Senior Manager in overseeing and coordinating the overall estate operation.
• b. Work closely with Assistant Managers and operational teams on estate-wide matters.
• c. Monitor operational progress and follow up on matters requiring Management’s attention.
• d. Support the Senior Manager in implementing operational strategies, plans, and decisions.

2. Sustainability and MSPO

• a. Coordinate estate-wide sustainability requirements and initiatives.
• b. Coordinate matters relating to MSPO compliance, audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
• c. Monitor follow-up actions and liaise with relevant functions to ensure sustainability requirements are properly addressed.

3. Pest and Disease Management

• a. Coordinate estate-wide pest and disease monitoring and control activities.
• b. Monitor significant pest and disease issues and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• c. Consolidate relevant information and provide updates and recommendations to the Senior Manager.

4. Border and Boundary Matters

• a. Coordinate estate-wide border and boundary-related matters.
• b. Monitor issues relating to estate boundaries and coordinate appropriate follow-up with relevant parties.
• c. Escalate significant matters to the Senior Manager for further action where required.

• a. Assist the Senior Manager in monitoring estate-wide financial and budgetary matters.
• b. Coordinate budget-related information from the respective functions.
• c. Monitor expenditure and highlight significant financial matters or variances for Management's consideration.

6. Asset Management

• b. Monitor asset utilisation, maintenance, movement, repair, replacement, and disposal.
• c. Ensure appropriate records and controls are maintained in accordance with company requirements.

7. Workshop, Machinery and Equipment

• a. Coordinate workshop and machinery-related matters across the estate.
• b. Monitor maintenance programmes, machinery breakdowns, repairs, and equipment availability.
• c. Coordinate with operational teams to support the effective utilisation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

8. Special Projects

• a. Coordinate special projects and assignments entrusted by Management.
• b. Monitor project progress, implementation, resources, costs, and timelines.
• c. Coordinate with relevant internal departments, contractors, and external parties where required.

9. Management Coordination and Reporting

• a. Consolidate operational and management information from various functions.
• b. Provide timely updates to the Manager on significant estate-wide matters.
• c. Follow up on Management decisions and agreed actions.
• d. Assist in identifying operational issues, risks, and areas requiring improvement.

REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plantation Management, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in oil palm plantation operations and management.
• Experience in coconut plantation management and knowledge of drone/UAV mapping will be an added advantage.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Innovative, resourceful and able to work effectively in a challenging environment with limited resources.
• Willing to relocate and work in remote areas.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

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.

Corporate Vision 30

Corporate Mission

To establish MKIC as a leading sustainable agribusiness in Malaysia, delivering superior operational performance and achieving RM300 million in revenue with a 30% EBITDA margin by 2030.

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.

Corporate Vision 30

Corporate Mission

To establish MKIC as a leading sustainable agribusiness in Malaysia, delivering superior operational performance and achieving RM300 million in revenue with a 30% EBITDA margin by 2030.