Plant Manager

THE COMPANY

PT Suar Energi Futura and its subsidiaries or affiliates (Suar) is transforming the future of energy by converting agricultural waste into sustainable, high-performance biomass solid fuel. Our focus lies in utilizing technology, innovation, and scientific research to unlock the hidden value of organic waste and drive the shift toward sustainable energy solutions.

By applying advanced processing technologies, automated systems, and data-driven analysis, we convert agricultural residues into reliable biomass fuel suitable for industrial and commercial energy applications. This not only reduces environmental impact but also promotes a circular economy within the agricultural sector.

Our in-house R&D team, in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, is constantly developing innovative formulations, emission-reducing techniques, and scalable production models that meet the evolving demands of the global energy market. Suar stands at the intersection of agriculture and sustainable energy—delivering sustainable solutions powered by science and guided by purpose.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and management of Suar’s EFB pellet plant. This role holds full authority over site operations as delegated by Suar’s Senior Management, ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while meeting production, quality, and compliance targets.

The Plant Manager acts as the single point of accountability on-site for production, maintenance, people, cost, and regulatory compliance. The Plant Manager has full operational authority on-site as follows:

1. Production decisions and scheduling

2. Workforce deployment

3. Vendor coordination (as approved budget)

4. Operational expenditures (as approved budget and DOA)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Overall Plant Operations Management

1. Lead and manage all plant operations including:

• Weighbridge section

• Shredding section

• Leaching section

• Drying section

• Crushing section

• Pelleting section

• Cooling and packing section

• Product storage and management

• Raw material and biomass fuel management

2. Ensure plant achieves target throughput (TPH), efficiency, and yield

3. Oversee end-to-end production flow from raw EFB intake to finished pellets and loading for final delivery

4. Ensure continuous operation with minimal downtime

5. Ensure plant cleanliness and proper plant housekeeping

Production Planning & Performance

1. Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans

2. Monitor key KPIs:

• Throughput (TPH)

• Production yield

• Moisture reduction efficiency

• Pellet quality (moisture content, ash content, potassium, chlorine, and calorific value)

• Periodic production plan

3. Continuously optimize production cost

4. Energy consumption (biomass fuel usage, kWh/ton)

5. Optimize process parameters (dryer temperature, AEM efficiency, residence time, feed rate)

6. Ensure production targets align with commercial commitments

Maintenance and Reliability

1. Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs

2. Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs

3. Ensure critical equipment reliability:

• Rotary dryer

• Leaching (AEM)

• Biomass burners

• Pellet mills

• Conveyors

• ID fans

4. Minimize unplanned downtime and improve OEE

5. Manage spare parts planning and inventory control

Cost Control & Budget Management

1. Control plant operating costs including:

• Fuel (biomass, diesel)

• Electricity

• Labor

• Maintenance and consumables

2. Monitor cost per ton of production and drive cost optimization initiatives

3. Ensure site operational expenditures stay within approved budget

Quality Assurance & Process Control

1. Ensure pellets meet required specifications:

• Moisture content

• Calorific value

• Ash and potassium levels

2. Implement quality control systems and testing procedures

3. Coordinate with lab/testing agencies when required

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

1. Enforce strict compliance with HSE standards and regulations

2. Ensure safe handling of:

• Biomass solid fuels

• Diesel or other liquid fuels

• Other liquids (oil, lubricants, cooling media, etc.)

• High-temperature equipment (burner)

• Dust and emissions

3. Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions

4. Promote a strong safety culture on-site

Workforce & Team Management

1. Lead, supervise, and develop all plant personnel:

• Supervisors

• Operators

• Technicians

• Admins

2. Assign manpower effectively across all sections

3. Ensure discipline, productivity, and adherence to SOPs

4. Conduct training and performance evaluations

Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination

1. Ensure steady supply of raw EFB feedstock

2. Coordinate inbound logistics and material handling

3. Manage finished goods storage and outbound logistics

4. Liaise with procurement team for vendor and material needs

5. Liaise with commercial team for product delivery and scheduling

6. Track inventory levels, manage stock, and assist with parts management

Compliance & External Relations

1. Ensure compliance with:

• Environmental regulations

• Local government requirements

• Industrial standards

2. Handle inspections, audits, and reporting to authorities

3. Maintain relationships with local stakeholders and communities

Reporting & Management Communication

1. Provide regular reports to Senior Management:

• Production performance

• Downtime and issues

• Cost analysis

• Safety incidents

2. Escalate critical issues proactively with solutions

3. Support strategic decisions with operational insights

4. Organize and maintain records in both digital and physical format

5. Provide necessary regulatory and/or legal documents required by authorities

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

1. Drive process improvements across all plant sections

2. Implement efficiency improvements (energy, yield, manpower)

3. Lead initiatives for automation and system upgrades

4. Benchmark plant performance against industry standards

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. Bachelor's degree or vocational diploma in any engineering field or equivalent work experience.

2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial plant operations in leadership roles.

3. Experience and have good understanding of biomass, pellet, or palm oil industry.

4. Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, material transfer, heat transfer, rotating equipment (motors).

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

6. Proficient in verbal and written Bahasa Indonesia and English.

7. Strong leadership and decision-making authority.

8. Deep operational and technical understanding.

9. Cost conscious and performance driven mindset.

10. Problem solving under pressure.

11. High accountability and ownership mindset

12. Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team

13. Good communication skills.

14. Detail-oriented and organized.

15. Ability to follow instructions