Plant Manager

Job Objective:

• Plan, direct, and oversee all production operations, including Blending, Drum Filling, Small Pack Filling, Repacking, and Production Administration, to ensure production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Optimize production resources, equipment, manpower, and operational costs to maximize productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and people development to support the company's business objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor production plans to ensure production schedules are achieved efficiently and on time.
• Lead and manage all Production Supervisors, Assistant Production Manager, Line Leaders, Operators, and Production Administration personnel.
• Coordinate with PPIC, Warehouse, Quality Control, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and other related departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Monitor production performance, productivity, product quality, machine utilization, and manufacturing costs, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate production capacity, manpower requirements, equipment performance, and investment opportunities to support future business growth.
• Review and approve production reports, analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), and report production performance to Management.
• Develop and coach production leaders to strengthen leadership capability, technical competency, and succession planning.

Job Specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a Production Manager or equivalent leadership position.
• Experience in the lubricant, chemical, oil & gas, or FMCG industry is preferred.

Knowledge

·  Manufacturing Operations Management.

·  Blending, Filling, and Packaging Processes.

·  Production Planning & Scheduling.

·  Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

·  Quality Management Systems.

·  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

·  Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Skills

• Strategic Leadership.
• Production Planning & Control.
• People Management.
• Financial & Cost Awareness.
• Decision Making.
• Problem Solving.
• Communication & Cross-functional Coordination.