Head of Plant Operations – Manufacturing & Supply Chain
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Process Manufacturing / Ingredients
- Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Leadership Role
- Role Location: Indonesia | Open for foreign talents who can relocate
Job Details
A leading International Specialty Chemicals company with a high-performance manufacturing setup in Indonesia is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to take full ownership of end-to-end Plant Operations.
This is a critical leadership role overseeing Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Operational Excellence. As the most senior leader on-site, you will be responsible for driving plant performance, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and team engagement—while reporting directly to the HQ leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all manufacturing activities across the production facility—ensuring quality, safety, output, and compliance KPIs are achieved.
- Oversee the full Supply Chain function, including planning, warehousing, procurement, and logistics.
- Manage plant-wide operational budgets and manufacturing expenses, with a strong focus on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure strict adherence to local and international EHS standards, and drive safety culture across the site.
- Champion operational excellence and lean manufacturing practices across departments.
- Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams—including production, engineering, supply chain, and quality.
- Represent site operations to senior management at regional and global levels.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing workforce—cultivating a culture of ownership, accountability, and performance.
- Oversee inbound procurement, demand forecasting, inventory control, and outbound delivery across Southeast Asia.
- Ensure robust systems and processes to comply with quality, safety, and regulatory certifications.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
- 10+ years of proven leadership in managing plant operations within a process manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in cross-functional operations—manufacturing, supply chain, quality, warehouse, and EHS.
- Industry background in Specialty Chemicals, Flavors, Food Ingredients, Personal Care, Cosmetics, FMCG and Consumer goods manufacturing is preferred.
- Skilled in change management, process optimization, and operational transformation initiatives.
- Strategic mindset combined with strong execution—capable of both high-level planning and hands-on leadership.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multicultural environments and engage global leadership.
Why This Role?
- Lead from the front – own a full-scale operational setup from the ground up.
- High-visibility role at a strategically important site in a fast-growing market.
- Join a globally respected company with robust systems and a strong innovation culture.
- Attractive compensation package, with long-term growth and leadership potential.
PS : We appreciate all applications; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Please be advised that due to the considerable number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who meet our client’s requirements.
We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your career endeavors.
Sathiyarajan Vinayagamani – SaVi
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