Improvement does not always begin with a major change. Often, it starts with a simple observation at work: a process that could be made safer, time that could be saved, or a way of working that could be more effective. This is where Harita Continuous Improvement (HCI) gives Harita employees the opportunity to turn ideas into meaningful impact.
HCI is part of Harita Nickel’s effort to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. This year, HCI features two categories: Risk Mitigation & Process Improvement and Productivity & Cost Efficiency. Both create space for ideas that not only improve efficiency, but also strengthen safety, risk management, process quality, and operational sustainability.
Following the proposal judging stage, HCI has now moved into the presentation phase. In the Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL) business cluster, 10 proposals across the two categories have been presented. Presentations at Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF) and Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP) are also underway, while Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP) is scheduled to hold its presentations in early September.
The range of ideas demonstrates that opportunities to improve can be found in everyday work, from optimising processes and resources to managing risks and promoting more sustainable practices.
When Improvement Becomes the Way We Work
HCI is more than a competition to select the best ideas. It encourages Harita employees to look at their work more critically, understand the root causes of challenges, and develop solutions that respond to real needs in the field.
“Continuous Improvement must be an ongoing process. We need to keep improving and never stop adapting,” said Kiagus Muhammad Firdaus, Deputy Head of Site at PT TBP.
Agung Aribowo, Deputy Head of Technical Support at PT HJF, sees HCI in much the same way. He believes its strength lies in encouraging Insan Harita to turn challenges in the field into opportunities for improvement.
“Improvement becomes more meaningful when it comes from real needs in the field. We encourage our people not only to identify problems, but also to develop solutions that can create a tangible impact on operations,” said Agung.
This spirit can be seen in the diverse ideas submitted by participants. Rivaldo Mogot, for example, submitted a proposal titled “Optimalization the Cathode Preparation Procedure to Increase Premium Product Cobalt Electrowinning.” Drawing on his experience in the work area, he sees HCI as an opportunity to further optimise an existing process.
“Through HCI, I have the opportunity to review the processes we currently carry out and identify opportunities to make them more effective. I hope the idea can go beyond being a proposal and deliver tangible benefits,” said Rivaldo.
Meanwhile, Milah Hudiyah brings an environmental perspective through her proposal, “Eco Life Compost,” which focuses on turning organic waste into compost as part of a more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle.
“Through Eco Life Compost, I want to show that organic waste can still be turned into something useful. I hope this idea can encourage more environmentally conscious habits,” said Milah.
Together, these ideas show that improvement can emerge from different needs, from enhancing operational processes to promoting more sustainable practices.
Ultimately, HCI is not simply about winning a competition. It is about building the habit of asking: Is there a better way to do this?
Observation leads to ideas. Ideas create opportunities for meaningful change.
That is #CaranyaHarita to continually improving, embracing change, and turning ideas into value as Harita Nickel moves towards Operational Excellence.