About the Job
Our client, an international specialty chemicals leader with strong presence across Asia-Pacific, is seeking an experienced
Head of Operations
to lead their Cikarang site. The role covers production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, ensuring operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
Role Overview
The Operations Manager will be responsible for overall site performance, with full P&L accountability. This includes leading production management, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong stakeholder partnerships. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic execution with daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end production management and site operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Manage full P&L, driving revenue growth, cost control, and profitability.
- Translate group strategies into effective local execution.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
- Build strong customer and supplier partnerships to support growth.
- Drive lean manufacturing, cost management, and continuous improvement.
- Lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams across production, engineering, supply chain, and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years' senior operations experience in international manufacturing; chemical industry background strongly preferred.
- Proven expertise in production management, lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and process improvement.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Fluent in English, with ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.