Facility Head, Chemicals Mfg (Indonesia & Malaysia)

Job Title: Facility Head
Job Location: Gresik (Indonesia) & Malaysia

Job Description

Oversee overall plant and manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, HR, industrial relations, laboratory, procurement, and stores, ensuring efficient operations and achievement of business targets.
Lead production planning, daily activities, annual budgets, resource allocation, and execution to meet monthly production targets and company objectives.
Coordinate with departmental heads on business planning, budgeting, finance, procurement, logistics, and operational performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, security, environmental, and manufacturing regulations, including DOE and DOSH requirements.
Monitor plant performance, production and utility consumption, QC results, and targets versus actuals; prepare monthly management and technical reports for management and board meetings.
Lead operational troubleshooting, root cause analysis, SOP improvement, breakdown investigations, and new process implementation through gap assessments.
Manage workforce planning, recruitment, coaching, training, performance development, staff welfare, and industrial relations.
Implement operational policies and process improvements, coordinate technical and safety meetings, and collaborate with external parties, refineries, and government authorities on technical and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Oil Technology, or a related field.
10–12 years of relevant experience in solvent extraction, chemical manufacturing, or related industries.
Open to expatriate candidates of any nationality.
Strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Sound industry knowledge, business awareness, crisis management, and ability to align plant operations with corporate goals.
Ability to share technical and non-technical knowledge, manage cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement.