Senior Quality Assessor / Quality Assessor

Kwantas Corporation Berhad; Lahad Datu; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantas Corporation Berhad in Sabah is seeking experienced professionals to strengthen its plantation operational quality assurance and compliance functions. You will conduct independent field inspections, assess FFB quality, and verify labour deployment and progress to ensure adherence to standards.

Successful candidates bring 3–5+ years in oil palm quality assessment, strong analytical and reporting skills, and practical knowledge of harvesting and field maintenance.

Qualifications

• SPM or equivalent; certificate/diploma in Agriculture related field is an advantage.
• Senior Quality Assessor: 5+ years in oil palm plantation ops, incl. field inspection and supervision.
• Quality Assessor: 3+ years in oil palm plantation ops.
• Solid knowledge of harvesting standards, FFB quality, field maintenance and plantation practices.
• Strong observational, analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• High integrity, independent judgment and attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word).
• Valid driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent field inspections to assess plantation work quality and compliance.
• Evaluate harvesting standards, FFB quality, manuring, weeding and estate maintenance.
• Verify fieldwork completion, labour deployment, muster records and progress.
• Identify irregularities, inefficiencies and non-compliance with procedures.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, highlight findings and recommend actions.
• Monitor corrective actions and support continuous improvement in plantation ops.
• Provide technical guidance and support quality improvement initiatives at senior level.

Skills

Field inspections

Quality assessment

Harvesting standards

FFB quality

Reporting

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Education

SPM

Certificate in Agriculture

Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking experienced, independent and detail-oriented professionals to strengthen our plantation operational quality assurance and compliance functions.

The successful candidates will play a key role in assessing fieldwork quality, verifying operational compliance, identifying irregularities and recommending improvements to enhance plantation productivity, efficiency and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct independent field inspections to assess plantation work quality and operational compliance.
• Evaluate harvesting standards, Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) quality, manuring, weeding and estate maintenance.
• Verify fieldwork completion, labour deployment, muster records and operational progress.
• Identify operational irregularities, inefficiencies and non-compliance with established procedures.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, highlight findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor corrective actions and support continuous improvement in plantation operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support quality improvement initiatives, particularly at the senior level.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum SPM; Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture, Plantation Management or related discipline is an advantage.
• Senior Quality Assessor: Preferably 5 years or more of relevant experience in oil palm plantation operations, including field inspection, quality assessment or estate supervision.
• Quality Assessor: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in oil palm plantation operations.
• Sound knowledge of harvesting standards, FFB quality, field maintenance and plantation operational practices.
• Strong observation, analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• High integrity, independent judgement and attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Physically capable of undertaking extensive plantation field inspections.
• Possession of a valid driving license is an advantage.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Integrity and professional independence
• Strong plantation operational knowledge
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Accountability and continuous improvement

WHY JOIN US?

Join an established plantation group where your experience and expertise contribute directly to operational excellence, productivity and sustainable plantation performance.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Eligibility: Open to Malaysian citizens only.
Application Closing Date: 11 November 2026

The position offered will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, competencies and overall suitability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kwantas Corporation Berhad, incorporated in August 1995 as an investment holding company, traces its roots to Kwan Ah Hee’s timber business, which expanded into oil palm cultivation in the 1980s.

Today, under the Kwan family’s leadership, Kwantas has grown into an integrated palm oil group with operations spanning upstream plantations and downstream activities including palm oil milling, refining, kernel crushing, bulking, and cooking oil packaging and distribution.

Headquartered in Sabah, the Group has expanded beyond Malaysia with operations and offices in Kota Kinabalu, Lahad Datu, Sibu, Guangzhou and Zhangjiagang, China.

Kwantas Corporation Berhad, incorporated in August 1995 as an investment holding company, traces its roots to Kwan Ah Hee’s timber business, which expanded into oil palm cultivation in the 1980s.

Today, under the Kwan family’s leadership, Kwantas has grown into an integrated palm oil group with operations spanning upstream plantations and downstream activities including palm oil milling, refining, kernel crushing, bulking, and cooking oil packaging and distribution.

Headquartered in Sabah, the Group has expanded beyond Malaysia with operations and offices in Kota Kinabalu, Lahad Datu, Sibu, Guangzhou and Zhangjiagang, China.