Deputy Chief Agronomist

WE ARE HIRING | DEPUTY CHIEF AGRONOMIST

Jember & Bondowoso, East Java

PT ADI Perdana Nusantara (ADIPNS) is currently looking for an experienced professional for placement with our client in the Tobacco & Agribusiness Industry.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Chief Agronomist to support the Chief Agronomists in leading agricultural operations across SF & TBN tobacco crops. The role will focus on R&D leadership, crop quality & yield improvement, operational excellence, cost management, and people development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the R&D Department for SF & TBN tobacco.
• Design, manage, and evaluate agricultural trials and innovations.
• Support crop management to achieve quality, wrapper yield, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, benchmarking, and best-practice implementation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop agronomy talents and succession pipelines.
• Support wrapper processing, traceability, and compliance.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy / Agriculture.

Minimum 10 years of experience in agribusiness (tobacco, coffee, cocoa, etc.).

Minimum 5 years in leadership roles.

Proven experience in R&D program development and implementation.

Strong understanding of P&L and cost management.

Extensive crop experience, including cultivation, harvesting, and different agricultural operations.

Experience in international or well structured agribusiness companies is preferred.

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia & English.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Indonesian citizens only.

Join us and grow your career with a passionate and innovative team!