Zeno Bin Jaini

Dynamic plantation manager with 19 years of experience in oil palm estate management, including 10 years as Estate Manager at KL-Kepong (Sabah) Sdn Bhd. Proven track record in harvesting operations, replanting programs, immature upkeep, and sustainability compliance (RSPO, MSPO, ISCC, OSH). Skilled in budgeting, cost control, mechanization, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering cost savings and operational improvements. Recognized for strong leadership in building high-performing teams, resolving conflicts effectively, and driving continuous improvement to achieve estate performance targets.

Key Achievements

• Cost Leadership – Delivered 6% annual cost savings through strategic budget control, procurement efficiency, and mechanization without reducing productivity.
• Sustainability & Compliance – Achieved and maintained RSPO, MSPO, ISCC certifications and full OSH compliance with zero major non-conformance during audits.
• Replanting Expertise – Directed large-scale replanting of 550+ hectares per year, ensuring timely land clearing, planting quality, and effective immature upkeep.
• Operational Performance – Consistently improved FFB yields by 5–8% above budget through agronomic best practices, monitoring, and field discipline.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Built strong relationships with auditors, government bodies, contractors, and local communities, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.

• Improved Yields Consistently – Increased estate productivity across multiple plantations,
• Raised yield from 18 MT/ha to 23 MT/ha at Ladang Jatika.
• Improved performance from 16 MT/ha to 22 MT/ha in flood-prone divisions.
• Achieved 26.55 MT/ha at Ladang Sungai Silabukan, among the highest in KLK Sabah (2017/2018).
• Boosted yields at Bukit Tabin to 20.51 MT/ha in 2023, the best in 8 years
• Cost Efficiency & Financial Control – Reduced operating costs below RM200/MT at Ladang Lungmanis and maintained strong cost control at Bukit Tabin, consistently staying under annual budgets.
• Mechanization & Innovation – Implemented buffalo harvesting, Badang system, Palm Pro harvesting poles, and semi-mechanical manuring to increase productivity and reduce labor dependency.
• Replanting & Estate Development – Successfully supervised large-scale replanting projects:
• Completed replanting of 2,715 hectares at Bukit Tabin (2017–2023).
• Managed 465 hectares of immature areas and assisted with over 850 hectares of replanting across estates.
• Oversaw nursery operations (up to 20 hectares), ensuring high-quality seedlings.
• Sustainability & Compliance – Achieved zero major non-compliance in RSPO, MSPO, ISCC, and OSH audits; maintained 12 km of electric fencing to reduce elephant damage; led CSR projects including 7.5-hectare WWF wildlife corridor restoration.
• People & Leadership Development – Promoted assistants to senior roles and upgraded staff grades, rewarding high performance with increments and bonuses; led safety, mechanization, and operational training for workers and staff to improve productivity and discipline.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement – Strengthened relationships with local communities through CSR programs, education support (Humana School, SK Sabah Cocoa), and effective conflict resolution in socially sensitive areas.
• Operational Excellence – Consistently achieved high oil extraction rates (OER) of 21–28% and improved ripeness standards from 82–93% up to 97%, ensuring better crop quality and profitability.

• Willingness: Ready to travel and relocate as required; available to commence work immediately
• Professional Ethics: Strong sense of responsibility, problem-solving skills, and proven ability to manage challenging estate environments

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