Innovation Manager

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This position leads the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technologies in palm oil processes and operations. Acting as a technical and strategic enabler, the role supports plant trials, engineering integration, and business case development to drive operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation. The Innovation Manager collaborates closely with internal engineering teams, customers’ R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. technology providers, operations and business leaders) to deliver impactful solutions aligned with the group’s innovation strategy.

Technical Innovation

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to enhance palm operations.
• Lead or support feasibility studies (technical & business) for process and product innovation projects.
• Collaborate and work closely with project and process engineers to ensure successful integration of new technologies into plant design or retrofit.
• Organize and facilitate knowledge-sharing platforms, technical workshops, vendor engagements, and field trials (e.g. POC, FAT).
• Key Focus Area (Upstream)
• Process Optimization (e.g. quality improvement, process efficiency, cost reduction)
• Value Added Processes / Products (e.g. biomass, palm by-products)
• Green & Sustainable Technology (e.g. carbon reduction, renewable energy)
• Regulatory Compliances (e.g. food safety, environmental)
• New palm related technologies (enzymatic, phytonutrient, animal nutrition, etc.)

New Project & Implementation Supports

Job Requirement

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