General Manager - Coconut Processing

We are assisting a client in the coconut industry in Indonesia to hire a

General Manager – Coconut Processing . This role will act as the

central pillar

of the operation, responsible for overseeing the business

end-to-end , from raw material intake to finished goods, including people, process, quality, and commercial readiness. This is a

hands-on generalist leadership role

that requires strong operational judgment, broad technical understanding of coconut processing, and the ability to connect strategy with execution on the ground. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the entire coconut processing operation, including sourcing, production, quality control, logistics, and plant operations. Ensure smooth end-to-end processing flow (raw coconut intake processing packaging dispatch). Manage and develop plant teams across operations, quality, maintenance, administration, and supporting functions. Set operational standards, SOPs, and KPIs to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance. Maintain and improve product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance (local and export-oriented standards). Coordinate with commercial, supply chain, and external stakeholders to support business growth. Identify operational risks and improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Act as the main decision-maker at the plant level, ensuring alignment between operational realities and business objectives.

Requirements Proven experience in coconut processing, agribusiness, food processing, or related manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of factory operations and end-to-end production processes. Demonstrated experience in a general management or senior operational leadership role. Comfortable working on-site and being deeply involved in day-to-day plant activities. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills. Experience working in Indonesia, preferably with local sourcing and factory-based teams.