Deputy Production Director
Malaysia, MalaysiaRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
The Deputy Production Director oversees facility operations, logistics, product testing, and shipment scheduling; develops production plans and KPIs; builds and optimizes the production team; and acts as the primary HSSE responsible person for the site.
About this role
Responsibilities:
- Manage facility operations, logistics, product testing and shipment scheduling, and develop process control and measures;
- Develop production planning based on feedstock supply, products sales, external terminal and logistics requirement to meet customers’ loading plan;
- Develop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for production operations and to monitor, control and implement operating system to achieve overall target;
- Build, train, plan and optimize production team and resources to ensure smooth operation;
- Implement "6S" management on the production site
- Act as the primary HSSE responsible person and to take charge to safety management for processes
- Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Management
Requirements:
- Preferably in the chemical or oil and gas industry. Experience in managing medium to large-scale operations (300 to 500).
- More than 10 years of production management experience in petrochemical enterprises, at least 5 years of managerial position.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach team members to achieve results, and building a high-performance culture.
- Strategic mindset and analytical thinking to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and group target
- Understanding of Asia-Pacific plant operation standard and cultural dynamics, with experience in managing diverse teams and operations in the region.
- Merit in experience of planning or construction of chemical facilities or refineries
- Familiarity with continuous process flow, particularly in mid-high pressure hydrotreating process is merit, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and optimization.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
Skills
5S/6SContinuous Process FlowFacility OperationsHSSEHydrotreatingKPI DevelopmentLogistics ManagementPetrochemical Production ManagementProcess ControlStrategic Planning
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