Head of Plant Operations

A leading edible oils manufacturer is seeking a Head of Plant Operations to lead all plant operations and other manufacturing-related activities. In this job, you will report directly to the CEO.

About the Head of Plant Operations Role:
In this position, you will manage the operations to ensure that customer requirements are met with optimum cost, stringent quality requirements, efficient equipment utilisation and in accordance with HSSE law and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the overall operation, inclusive of process, QA/QC, production, logistic, maintenance, SHE and planning
• Lead and drive continuous improvement in productivity and ensure SHE excellence
• Ensure cost effectiveness on operations and optimise plant operations for better OEE and processing cost
• Ensure the products comply with the highest quality and meet customer requirements
• Forecast the annual budget and continuously review the budget of the daily operations
• Provide monthly operational reports to the senior management
• Explore the possibility of incorporating the new technology for process improvement and new operations
• Ensure the operations comply with regulatory, licensing, permit, food safety certifications and QMS (quality management system)
• Review OPEX on a monthly basis for budget control
• Ensure inventory accuracy and supply reliability
• Identify opportunities to manufacture efficiently at cost effective level by increasing productivity, efficiency, debottlenecking processes and implement innovation in the production floor
• Set up and maintain an effective compliance system of control to ensure that operations operate within the local regulatory framework and contractual requirements
• Lead the effort to improve team collaboration across the organisation to create solidarity
• Oversee quality management and identify areas for improvement
• Review maintenance plan with the maintenance team and authorise the approval for appropriate engineering projects
• Ensure compliance to HSSE guidelines and lead the plant incident investigation in Tripod Beta analysis

To succeed in the Head of Plant Operations role, you will need to have excellent stakeholder management capability and able to identify operational gaps to drive improvement programmes.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in chemical engineering or a relevant field of study
• 15 years of work experience in leading production operations within the edible oil manufacturing industry
• Prior experience in vegetable oil and fats is highly desired
• Solid experience managing an oil refinery
• Strong knowledge of HSSE management systems
• Ability to foster good team engagement, highly organised, flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve conflicts, visionary and possess the foresight to plan ahead for the business
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong stakeholder management capability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties
• Readiness to work on the ground operation level to resolve issues

This company is forerunner in manufacturing and distribution of edible oil products for various end usage. They have revolutionised the industry with their innovative products and have steadily increased their market share.

If you are someone who is able to make strategic operations level decisions, is forward-thinking and uncompromising when it comes to safety culture, this Head of Plant Operations role is right for you.

Apply today or send your CV to shanggar.marimutu@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
(formerly known as Robert Walters Sdn Bhd)
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C