Chief Agric Officer (Oil Palm)

Chief Agric Officer (Oil Palm)

Responsible for developing and implementing best-practice agronomic strategies for oil palm cultivation, from nursery to harvest. Oversees planting programs, crop health monitoring, soil and leaf analysis, fertilizer programs, pest and disease control, yield targets, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-practice agronomic strategies for oil palm cultivation.
• Supervise planting programs, spacing, field layout, and plantation maintenance.
• Monitor crop health and respond to pest, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Conduct soil and leaf sampling and analysis.
• Formulate and supervise fertilizer programs.
• Ensure efficient nutrient application and soil improvement.
• Design and manage integrated pest and disease control programs.
• Implement sustainable weed control and herbicide safety protocols.
• Establish and monitor yield targets per hectare.
• Supervise bunch census and provide yield forecasts.
• Ensure timely harvesting and evacuation of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to the mill.
• Plan and maintain field roads, drainage, and infrastructure.
• Supervise use and maintenance of plantation equipment.
• Manage plantation logistics in coordination with mill and transport teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Promote reforestation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land use.
• Lead certification processes and stakeholder audits.
• Design and conduct training programs.
• Monitor labor productivity and enforce HSE standards.
• Integrate digital tools into plantation monitoring and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in agricultural management.
• Proven track record in agricultural operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with agricultural industry trends and best practices.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.