Responsibilities
- Lead and drive operational planning and execution to optimize manufacturing performance
- Oversee day-to-day plant operations to ensure alignment with production targets and business objectives
- Provide technical leadership to the production team, including troubleshooting and process optimization
- Mentor and support frontline operators and supervisors to build capability and performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, engineering, reliability, and HSE teams to resolve operational challenges
- Develop, review, and continuously improve operating procedures and plant processes
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, risk assessments, and safe work practices
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing production team through effective hiring, training, and coaching
- Support emergency response and incident management activities
- Guide operational teams during critical activities such as start-ups, shutdowns, and maintenance turnarounds
- Support commissioning and start-up activities, including pre-startup safety and readiness planning
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Drive initiatives that improve operational performance, cost efficiency, and plant reliability
- Champion process safety practices, including management of change and operational readiness reviews
- Act as deputy for plant leadership when required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or related discipline preferred)
- 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing or process industry environment
- Prior experience in chemical, polymer, or related processing industries is advantageous
- Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising operational teams
- Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to coach and develop technical teams
- Experience in plant start-up, commissioning, or procedure development is a plus
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks is beneficial
- Role will be based at Jurong Island
For more job openings: please visit https://www.onesevenc.com/jobs
Interested candidates may email their resume to Alycia Lim ([Confidential Information])
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Alycia Lim Hui Choo
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