Senior Plant Manager

Job Description : SENIOR PLANT MANAGER MALAYSIA One of the largest chemical manufacturers is looking for a Senior Plant Manager to lead all plant operations and improvement activities within several factories across the country. This job reports directly to the CEO. About the Senior Plant Manager Role: In this position, you will be responsible for leading all daily operations management and coordination of plant operations including production, product quality, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with company and corporate policies and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: · Controlling day-to-day operations of all manufacturing resources to ensure the fulfilment of scheduled production requirements and priorities · Developing and managing the strategies, plans and produces to achieve the organisational and financial objectives of the company · Setting and controlling budgets, targets and objectives (KPIs), and providing regular reports on progress in order to achieve the overall organisational and financial objectives · Ensuring compliance with eternal regulatory agencies and organisations · Developing a clear performance objective for the employees and ensuring that key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles in the business and that the roles are clearly defined and understood · Ensuring that all production equipment are maintained in good working order and in accordance with safety and health standards, maintenance instructions, good house-keeping and regulatory requirement · Effectively managing labour requirements, manpower planning, production planning, stock management, instrumentation calibration, plant improvement while developing innovative systems and processes · Ensuring the maintenance of an efficient labour force by establishing an effective industrial relations climate in which employees are trained and motivated to fulfil production function accountabilities · Proposing for the inclusion of all capital expenditure for replacement and improvement to the manufacturing and laboratory facilities in the company’s operating plan · Improving processes and policies in support of organisational goals, formulating and implementing departmental and organisational policies and procedures to maximise output, and monitoring adherence to rules, regulations and procedures · Providing technical support and services and addressing production and quality issues to marketers whenever necessary To be successful in this role, you must have at least 15 years of operations management experience, preferably within the chemical manufacturing industry. Key Requirements: · Minimum of 15 years of work experience in the manufacturing environment, including five years in managerial positions · At least 10 years of experience within the chemical industry · Familiarity with chemical processes is highly desirable · Proven track record within manufacturing management · Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing methodologies · Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style · Excels at operating in a fast-paced, community environment · Computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access · Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done · Ability to look at situations from several points of view · Demonstrated leadership abilities

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