DEPUTY MILL MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of palm oil mill operations, including management, planning, control, leadership, organization, and workforce management to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
- Take overall responsibility for mill performance, ensuring operations comply with established company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Maintain active communication with senior management, providing regular updates and insights on mill performance.
- Plan, organize, implement, and control all aspects of mill processing and maintenance activities.
- Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure operational profitability.
- Assist the Senior Mill Manager in ensuring compliance with all company operational policies, procedures, and standing instructions.
- Support the Senior Mill Manager in project planning, including assessment of requirements, budgeting, timelines, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate directly with the Senior Mill Manager to oversee the production plant’s operations, machinery, and equipment performance.
- Monitor and ensure optimal Oil Extraction Rate (OER) and Kernel Extraction Rate (KER), meeting production targets while minimizing wastage.
- Plan and optimize production processes, manpower allocation, and resource utilization.
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including DOE, DOSH, and HSE standards.
- Report directly to the Senior Mill Manager and support strategic initiatives as directed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.
Requirements
- Degree Holder in Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering or any other related engineering disciplines
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in palm oil mill operations.
- Possess a First Grade Steam Engineer Certificate of Competency.
- Strong leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Well-rounded, practical knowledge in a manufacturing environment, with experience in lean management or process optimization preferred.
- Cost-conscious with strong budgeting and cost-control skills, particularly in maintenance, utilities, and consumables.
- Based in Bintulu, Sarawak.