Operations Head

Job Description : Head of Oil Palm Operations Papua New Guinea. This is a full-time, 5 year contract position with potential to extend after this time. Reporting to the General Manager, your main responsibility will be toensure the efficient and economical operation of the Palm Oil Enterprise across three key areas - Mill Operations, Transport and Workshop Operations and Estate Operations (plantation). As the second most senior person at the site, you will provide leadership support to the General Manager for all staff at the plantation, as well as having direct managerial responsibility for senior managers in each operational area More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but not be limited to) Overseeing all Palm Oil operations, insuring that potential is realised in the most cost effective manner; Conducting regular workplace inspections, adhering to standard operating practices; Ensuring compliance with principles and criteria of RSPO; Providing technical support to managers in order to achieve goals; Monitoring and managing costs of production; Coordinating the management of crop, operational and capital budgets; and Assisting in the training and mentoring of executive staff. To be considered for this position you will have qualifications in Agricultural Science or similar, coupled with a proven track record of managing, building and developing a high performing plantation team.

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