Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is partnering with a leading agribusiness organization to appoint a highly experienced Senior Plantation Consultant to lead the planning, implementation, and optimization of their integrated palm oil operations.
This role will play a critical advisory and execution role across the entire value chain - from upstream plantation development to downstream mill processing - ensuring operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of end-to-end palm oil plantation operations, covering:
- Land clearing and land development
- Nursery and seedling management
- Cultivation and plantation maintenance
- Harvesting operations
- Processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into CPO and PK at the mill
- Drive productivity optimization, cost efficiency, product quality, and sustainable operational performance in line with company targets.
- Develop and execute long-term operational strategies, including capacity planning, yield improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee project management for plantation expansion, replanting, and infrastructure development.
- Ensure compliance with sustainability standards, environmental regulations, and best agricultural practices.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies, local communities, partners, and suppliers.
- Lead and develop high-performing operational teams, fostering strong leadership culture, discipline, and accountability.
- Manage budgets, operational expenditures, and investment planning effectively.
- Handle negotiations, operational risks, and conflict resolution professionally.
Key Requirements
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Oil palm agronomy
- CPO and PK mill processing
- Plantation project management
- Land development and land clearing operations
- Proven leadership capability with experience managing large operational teams and multi-site operations.
- Solid experience in budgeting, cost control, negotiation, and operational governance.
- Strategic mindset with exposure to:
- Long-term business planning
- Sustainability frameworks and ESG practices
- Stakeholder engagement and regulatory coordination
- Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and scale strong operational teams.
- High integrity, strong decision-making ability, and resilience in complex environments.
- Visionary, firm, and results-driven leadership style.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to be based on-site or travel frequently to plantation and mill locations.
