A division of New Britain Palm Oil, Ramu Agri-Industries is one of Papua New Guinea's leading agricultural producers, with large-scale operations in sugar and beef and an expanding oil palm plantation.

Operating in the Markham and Ramu valleys of Papua New Guinea, midway between the city of Lae and town of Madang, the organisation runs a fully integrated business, comprising its own Research & Development, Sales & Marketing and Buildings & Maintenance Departments, as well as vehicle and plant workshops, schools and clinics.

amu Agri-Industries has an exciting opportunity for a self-reliant, energetic, resourceful talent in the role of Head of Workshops to join the organisation's plantations based in Gusap Downs, Papua New Guinea.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of multiple workshops to ensure the agricultural machines are always working, and that the operation is running at its maximum capacity. You will oversee a total workforce of 150 employees and have a Spare Parts Manager, a Workshop Manager, and Harvesting Workshop Manager reporting to you.

Reporting to the General Manager, key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Developing, implementing and coordinating management plans for all workshop areas to ensure maximum production;
• Designing and developing reports to analyse workshop performance in terms of cost, production and utilisation;
• Motivating staff development by implementing Key Performance Areas for all positions;
• Ensuring that all procedures adhere to company and government policies, as well as ensuring all vehicles are registered, insured and comply with PNG laws;
• Developing technical relationships with equipment and stock supplies, and manage orders and technical visits as required; and
• Developing a system for tender preparation, control, evaluation and a process for the selection of capital equipment and the disposal of old equipment.
• You will ideally have overseas experience in agricultural workshop management and/or field engineering operations, preferable in the palm oil or sugar-cane industry.

A relevant qualification, such as a degree or HND in engineering or workshop management, will be highly regarded.

Strong computer literacy and solid knowledge of reporting and data control management are also essential.