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The NBPOL Group has over 90,000 hectares of planted oil palm plantations, over 7,500 hectares of sugar cane and a further 9,700 hectares of grazing pasture, twelve oil mills, as well as a seed production and plant breeding facility. Fully RSPO accredited, NBPOL is fully vertically integrated, producing its own seed (which it also sells globally) and planting, cultivating and harvesting its own land and processing palm oil.\nWe are looking for a qualified talent to join Ramu Agri Industries with our Oil Palm Department based in Ramu Agri Industries Limited for the following position:\n\nLABORATORY SUPERVISOR\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Ramu Agri Industries Ltd, we’re more than a workplace we’re a nourishing environment where creativity, collaboration, and sustainable growth help everyone flourishes. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Respect & Responsibility, Excellence, and Enterprise, you’ll:\nBe part of a dynamic, and collaborative environment\n\nGrow and flourish through training and career growth\n\nCare to Nourish through our employee wellness programs\n\nCelebrate successes in a supportive, team-focused setting\n\nAbout the Role\n The Laboratory Supervisor will provide support to the Oil Mill Manager. 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