General Manager - MMN

Overview

The general manager provides strategic leadership and executive direction for the Heavy Equipment Rental Business Unit, holding full P&L accountability. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable heavy equipment and skilled operators to mining client sites. By driving world-class maintenance standards, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to Indonesian mining safety regulations, the General Manager maximizes return on assets and builds long-term, profitable partnerships with mine owners and contractors.

Responsibilities

Formulate and execute the annual business plan and operational budget to achieve the division's revenue, profit margin, and growth targets.

Lead commercial negotiations and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with mining clients to ensure favorable contract terms and sustainable project economics.

Direct comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across the fleet to consistently achieve targeted Physical Availability (PA) and Use of Availability (UA).

Oversee the complete asset life-cycle, from procurement recommendations to component rebuilds and end-of-life disposal, to optimize capital expenditure and minimize Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

Oversee the deployment and scheduling of heavy equipment and operators across multiple remote mining sites to meet client production targets (e.g., BCM/Ton) without disruption.

Implement rigorous cost-control measures targeting high-impact operational expenses, specifically fuel burn rates, tire management, and spare parts inventory, to maximize cost efficiency.

Lead a large, multi-site workforce comprising Site Managers, Plant Managers, Chief Mechanics, and hundreds of Heavy Equipment Operators.

Establish comprehensive competency development and training programs for operators to improve productivity and reduce equipment abuse/mishandling.

Build a high-performing management team through effective coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning.

Champion a "Zero Harm" safety culture and enforce strict adherence to the Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan Pertambangan (SMKP), while supporting site-based teams in meeting KTT safety mandates to mitigate operational and environmental risks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Business Administration; a Master's Degree or MBA is highly advantageous.

Minimum of 15 years of operational experience in the mining, heavy equipment, or mining contracting sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager or Operations Director level).

Deep understanding of heavy equipment specifications and maintenance systems for major brands (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi).

Proven track record in managing large-scale equipment rental contracts based on hourly rates, volume-based rates (BCM/Ton), or dry/wet hire models.

Must hold an Indonesian Mining Competency Certificate, minimum Pengawas Operasional Madya (POM), with Pengawas Operasional Utama (POU) strongly preferred.

Strong business acumen with knowledge in current and future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the organization.

Strategic agility with the ability to see ahead clearly, anticipate future consequences and trends accurately, and maintain a broad perspective.

• Strong drive for results; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is very bottom-line oriented.
• Proficient in directing others by establishing clear directions, setting stretching objectives, and organizing work well.
• Capable of managing vision and purpose by communicating a compelling and inspired vision and remaining optimistic.
• Willing to be placed at operational mining sites across the Merdeka Group.