Deputy Manager – Mahaweli Coconut Plantations PLC

Mahaweli Coconut Plantations PLC, located in Aralaganwila in the Polonnaruwa District with its Head office operating in Negombo, are on the lookout for a competent and energetic young individual for the post of Deputy Manager in our Plantation.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Plantation Management/Business Management from a University Recognized by the UGC.

Or

• Diploma in Agriculture Plantation Management from a recognized Institution, or any other Professional qualification.

And

• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualifying experience in Plantation Management in Government or a reputed plantation sector Company in an executive capacity, preferably the last 3 years as a Senior Assistant Superintendent.

Or

• GCE (A/L) with a minimum of two passes in Science subjects or equivalent qualification.

And

• A Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Plantation sector in an Executive capacity, of which the last 3 years should be as a Deputy Manager or Senior Assistant Manager.

Engineering/Production Planning:

• To carry out thorough technical preparation and coordination of all maintenance checks to ensure its completion within the allocated time slot with optimum use of resources.

Engineering Contracts: 

• Management of specifically the Engines / APU's / Rotable Service agreements, Engineering Line Maintenance agreements/ Co-ordination of the Service process under techno-commercial aspects against the terms and conditions of the agreements, together with the routine annual engineering services management for non-disruptive aircraft operations and its maintenance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, 

or

• Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering with 2 years’ experience in technical/ engineering/manufacturing/production environment.

or

• Full professional qualification in engineering (ESL or EC (UK) with 2 years’ experience in a technical/engineering/manufacturing/production environment.

Age Limit:

• Preference would be given to those below the age of 45 years.

Salary Scale:

• Attractive negotiable salary based on previous performance and experience. 

General:

• The selected candidate would be entitled to a company-maintained motorcycle, inclusive of private age. A suitably furnished Bungalow with labour allowances and a non-contribution hospital insurance scheme. Also, attractive incentive schemes should be based on performance and other prerequisites, as well as benefits relevant to the position.
• Experience in Rubber/ Tea/ and Coconut Plantation Management, Crop diversification, Industrial relations/ Plantation accounts, and Computer literacy would be added qualifications.
• Applications are invited giving qualifications, experience, full name, addresses, and telephone numbers of two non-related Referees tinder a registered cover to reach us before 7th May 2025.
• The title of the Post should be written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.