Facility Head, Chemicals Mfg (Indonesia & Malaysia)

Job Title: Facility Head
Job Location: Gresik (Indonesia) & Malaysia
Reporting Line: Senior Vice President
Key Skills:

Excellent multitasking, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills
Effective problem-solving and Analytical Skills
Knowledge of the Industry and related
Business Awareness and Sensitivity (understand business dynamics; able to relate role to corporate goals
Crisis Management
Knowledge Sharing in the areas of technical and non-technical
Effective communication & interpersonal skills
Experience on the job is the greatest asset

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.

Purpose:

Responsible for the overall plant operations of the organization. This includes planning, leading, organizing, and controlling, and ensuring effective and efficient business operations: Production, Engineering, HR, Industrial/Labour relations, lab, procurement, and stores.
The General Manager works with other departmental heads to implement policies and coordinate finance, procurement and logistics to establish budgets and ensure production and the company's goals are met in accordance with business needs.
Responsible for overall manufacturing operations and plays an important role in ensuring smooth plant operation in achieving agreed targets.
Responsible for daily management and coordination of plant operations with other departments in ensuring compliance with all safety, security, environmental and other manufacturing regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Administer all aspects of the discipline on the premises to ensure safety and security at all times and at all levels in the entire organisation.
Advise team members on technical and administrative issues to meet the demands of their role
Authorize and approve all aspects of benefits and procurement in line with business needs and budgets.
Evaluate the compilation of data for the statistical records of the performance assessment of the plant and for setting up new targets - at the end of the year and ongoing.
Consult with various external parties for the troubleshooting of technical issues for the continuous improvement of operational processes.
Direct and delegate new assignments, present problems and issues and specific matters to the departmental members for the purpose of updating and resolving and executing necessary business actions
Implement new policies and practices for the betterment of organisational processes
Investigate failures of SOPs and breakdowns and analyse the details to avoid recurrence of such matters
Maintain the soft skills of the organization, interpersonal relationships, build and improve the welfare of staff members
Oversee and ensure high safety standards at all time
Plan the organizational activities, bi-monthly work in progress meeting, safety meetings, monthly technical meeting, internal and external training and development of people
Review monthly reports on targets vs actual and thereafter prepare management report for board meetings.
Oversee, evaluate and troubleshoot all test results on QC
Recommend new practices to management, promotions and engagement of team members to upkeep the IR of the organization.
Represent the company by attending relevant courses, workshops and governmental initiatives to keep abreast of new initiatives and directions and accordingly cascade this information to departmental managers.
Work closely with the Departmental Managers to plan and prepare the Company's budget and ensure business targets are met.
Ensure compliance of Safety and Health Regulations at all times in line with DOE and DOSH requirements.
Network with Refineries and government authorities on all matters pertaining to business influence and decisions.
Oversee and manage functions of other departments as and when required.
Other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned.
Lead the Production team on day-to-day production activities and meet monthly targets and yearly budgets.
Participate in operational troubleshooting to determine root cause analysis for future prevention.
Hire, coach, mentor, and train staff for various roles and responsibilities to meet the performance targets of the organisation.
Prepare monthly management and technical reports consisting of production and consumption of all utilities.
Lead the Production team. Prepare Production Planning. Delegate & supervise daily jobs and ensure execution.
Responsible for annual production budgets, planning and execution.
New process introduction by developing gap assessment for the process requirements.