# KML Food: Scaling Global Excellence from Indonesia’s Culinary Roots
PT Kelola Mina Laut, widely recognized as KML Food, has cemented its position as a powerhouse in the international food industry. Headquartered in Gresik, East Java, the company operates as a diversified multinational entity spanning food manufacturing, agro-industry, and comprehensive retail distribution. With an expansive reach covering 30 countries, 56 production facilities across Indonesia, and a dedicated workforce of 15,000 employees, KML Food stands as a testament to strategic growth and operational excellence.
## Strategic Infrastructure and Global Market Presence
A cornerstone of KML Food’s manufacturing capability is its state-of-the-art facility in Sentul, Bogor. Established in 2016 through a strategic joint venture with the Japanese industry leader Ichimasa Kamaboko Ltd, this facility exemplifies the company's commitment to quality. The plant specializes in high-demand frozen seafood, including various fish species and cephalopods.
The company’s product portfolio is meticulously tailored to meet specific international market demands:
* North American Market: Focused supply of high-quality crab meat.
* Japanese and Korean Markets: Significant exports of premium dried seafood, anchovies, flying fish roe, and edamame.
* European Market: Extensive distribution of value-added products and surimi-based items.
## The Evolution: From Local Roots to Global Industry Leader
Founded in 1994 by Mohammad Nadjikh, the company’s trajectory is a remarkable story of disciplined expansion. Starting as an anchovy trading business, the firm earned the trust of the demanding Japanese market within its first five years. This milestone paved the way for a broader expansion into octopus, shrimp, and blue swimming crab processing, eventually incorporating surimi and fish-ball production.
By 2014, the company underwent a formal transformation to become a full-scale food industry player. This evolution included:
1. Vertical Integration: Establishing internal distribution networks in 2006 to ensure supply chain integrity.
2. Diversification: Expanding beyond seafood into processed vegetables and agro-products.
3. Logistical Expansion: Investing in an independent shipping fleet, targeting 38 vessels to navigate the regulatory landscape of Indonesia’s maritime sector effectively.
## Future Vision: Becoming the "Kitchen of Indonesia"
The leadership at KML Food maintains a long-term vision to evolve into a global food powerhouse. Under the direction of the late visionary founder, the company set an ambitious roadmap. The objective to become the "Kitchen of Indonesia" reflects the company’s desire to export authentic Indonesian culinary heritage through a diverse range of traditional seasonings and ready-to-eat products.
With a mission to become the most integrated and competitive food company in the nation, KML Food continues to scale its operations. The roadmap remains clear: cementing its status as a premier global food entity by 2030 through constant innovation and human capital development.
## Career Opportunity: Management Trainee - Quality Control
As part of its ongoing expansion and commitment to operational precision, KML Food is inviting motivated professionals to join the team in Cikande.
* Requirements:
* Male candidate, maximum 30 years of age.
* Educational background: Bachelor’s (S1) or Diploma (D3) degree, preferably in Agriculture, Food Technology, Fisheries, or Industrial Engineering.
* Minimum GPA of 2.8.
* Strong communication skills and a high level of professional ambition.
* Placement: Cikande.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application package. Please address your application to the HRD Manager at the KML Food Head Office:
Jl. KIG Raya Selatan Kav. C-5
Kawasan Industri Gresik, Gresik 61121 – Indonesia
Alternatively, electronic submissions can be sent via email to [email protected]. Join a company that is turning the dream of global culinary leadership into a tangible reality.