Site Manager

Job Description : SITE MANAGER INDONESIA FOR COCOA ( OPEN TO EXPATS) As a result of ongoing and continued successes both within Indonesia and internationally, this global leader within the consumer world is recruiting for a Cocoa Site Manager job for their international division based in Sulawesi. About the Cocoa Site Manager (Sulawesi) Role: In this business critical role, you will lead and manage the engineering, maintenance, safety and logistics and site security for the Cocoa Research Station. You will also keep the site and field equipment running with an efficient work flow, on-time material supply, and a proficient staff team that also supports the site where synergy exists. Responsible for the daily operations of the Cocoa Research Station Oversee the day-to-day activities and schedules of the technicians and contractors Lead, coordinate, execute and supervise the equipment maintenance schedule, new equipment installation, fertigation system optimisation, material supply and the overall site security and safety. Partner with cocoa research and site agronomy teams on special fertigation needs for each research project related to the specific research objectives At the direction of the site agronomy team supervise the implementation the fertigation and irrigation programme at the site Execute the design, planning and implementation of new R&D projects as required Drive and sustain the safety program for the area, according to the company's safety standards and make associate safety a priority Design the training manuals, user training programs, and verification program for on-going safety compliance. Account for the site assets to provide a safe operating environment including: field operation, material receiving and storage, and facility/equipment maintenance Develop a three-year capital plan. The investments may include safety upgrades, procurement and installation of new equipment and process capabilities, warehousing solutions and continuous improvement of existing assets Plan and arrange purchases of materials and fertiliser required for fertigation according to agronomy requirements Handle the contract administration of contractors and manpower vendors Manage material control and checks. Organise, plan and supervise inventory activities Generate Materials Request (MR) forms and work with the commercial team to acquire the materials and services required for all CAB and site operational activities Monitor all MRs and POs released by commercial admin system and follow the current financial status of CAB budget and projects To succeed in the Cocoa Site Manager (Sulawesi) job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with related teams, across borders and internal matrix. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Science, Engineering or related field of work Minimum of 12 years' farm/field operations experience with mechanisation and process scale up. Requires understanding and application of operational procedures and standards within the functional area Proficiency in comprehending and writing engineering documents including SOPs, manufacturing procedures and equipment manuals Proficiency in computer skills are required (working knowledge of Outlook, Skype, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Experience in cacao farming or cocoa field operations Proficiency in the English language, speaking and writing Good negotiation skill Readiness to be based in Sulawesi area and travel

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