Title:  Field Assistant I

Job Purpose and Impact

As a Field Assistant, you’ll play a key role in driving estate operations at the division level, ensuring that business targets are met through effective day-to-day management. This role is all about making things happen on the ground — from production activities to workforce management — while keeping efficiency, safety, and sustainability at the forefront.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop monthly work plans based on the total area under your responsibility, aligned with the estate’s annual program and operational targets. 
• Manage and utilize available resources (workforce, tools, and materials) to ensure smooth execution of work programs according to plan.
• Carry out all field programs in line with company guidelines and operational standards, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee daily field activities such as harvesting, crop upkeep, and fruit transportation, ensuring compliance with work specifications and achievement of set targets.
• Verify daily and monthly workforce reports before submission to the Estate Manager for review and approval.
• Identify operational challenges in the field and prepare inputs for discussion with estate leadership to support improvements and monthly decision-making.
• Conduct objective performance evaluations of subordinates as the basis for career development and productivity improvement.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely daily activity reports to support monitoring and operational documentation.
• Foster strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders, while ensuring all equipment is well-maintained, safe, and ready for use. Carry out additional tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (S1) majoring in Agronomy, Plantation Cultivation, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Soil Science, or Plant Protection , preferable have minimum 3 years of experience as a Field Assistant in oil palm plantations.
• Diploma (D3) in any major with at least 3 years of experience as a Plantation Supervisor (Mandor) in palm oil estates.

• Solid technical knowledge of crop maintenance and plantation production processes.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and field teams.

• Basic digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, with analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Ability to influence others to be proactive, positive, and open to organizational change.

• Cultural adaptability and effectiveness in working within a multicultural environment.