Job Description
Job Purpose
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations related to the processing of oil palm fruit into crude palm oil (CPO) and other by-products.
- This role requires extensive knowledge of oil palm milling processes, equipment, and a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Oversight and Standards Compliance:
- Assume responsibility for palm oil production process by supervising and leading a team of mill operators and workers for smooth and efficient mill operations.
- Monitor and control production parameters for processing of oil palm fruit into crude palm oil (CPO) and other by-products.
Standards Compliance:
- Uphold strict standards and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols and environmental regulations
- Liaise with laboratory for quality assurance and efficiency of production process, including for root cause assessments.
Maintenance and Repairs:
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions and maintenance requirements and issue job cards for maintenance department.
- Follow-up on preventive maintenance, servicing, breakdowns and repairs with maintenance team.
Production Reporting:
- Maintain accurate production records, including CPO yields, downtime, and quality metrics.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on production performance and inventory levels to mill management.
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and skill development and provide training and mentorship to mill operators and workers.
- Ensure hand-over in shift work and maintain clear communication with mill management team.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Any other responsibility that may be assigned from time to time by Technical Officer/ Production Manager
Job Specification
- Bachelor's Degree in Production / Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering / Technology and any relevant Engineering field or equivalent work experience.
Additional Qualification:
- Several years of hands-on experience in oil palm milling operations, with a proven track record of supervisory roles.
- In-depth knowledge of large-scale oil palm milling processes, equipment, and maintenance.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and environmental compliance in the palm oil industry.
- Proficiency in using mill management software and tools.
Basic Skill:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing and walking for extended periods.
- Willingness to work in shifts, including nights and weekends, as required.
- Exposure to noise, machinery, varying temperatures and challenging weather conditions