Assistant General Manager – Manufacturing Operations (Mandarin Speaker)

PT. STANDARD ENERGY INDONESIA; Desa Ciranjeng; On-site; IDR 1,800,000,000 - 2,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. STANDARD ENERGY INDONESIA is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Assistant General Manager to lead factory operations and drive improvements in production planning, performance, and safety.

The role requires cross-functional coordination and strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will support the General Manager, oversee Lean initiatives, cost control, and TPM programs, and ensure on-time delivery from Cikarang Pusat, West Java.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering field.
• Overseas study experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years lean manufacturing or ops experience.
• Fluent in Mandarin with strong language skills.
• Good English and Indonesian preferred.
• Solid knowledge of production planning, quality, and cost control.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and production planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across departments.
• Monitor production performance and report KPIs.
• Lead or support TPM, 5S, Lean initiatives.
• Prepare reports and present to General Manager.
• Liaise with external partners and government agencies.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost control.
• Draft management documents and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Manufacturing Operations (Mandarin Speaker)

We are seeking a Mandarin-speaking Assistant General Manager to support factory management and oversee daily manufacturing operations. The role focuses on production planning, performance monitoring, cross-departmental coordination, cost control, quality improvement, workplace safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will assist the General Manager in implementing management decisions, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring effective communication across departments and with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the General Manager’s schedule, including meetings, business trips, customer visits, business engagements, and transportation arrangements.

Provide administrative support, including document management, filing, office supplies coordination, visitor reception, and business engagement arrangements.

Organize meetings, prepare meeting minutes, consolidate departmental reports, and follow up on action items to ensure effective implementation of management decisions.

Prepare company-level reports, summaries, and presentations for the General Manager, including weekly and monthly reports.

Coordinate cross-functional activities among production, quality, equipment, technical, PMC, purchasing, warehouse, finance, and administration departments.

Monitor production plans, production capacity, delivery schedules, and inventory, and track orders throughout the entire process to ensure on-time delivery.

Collect and analyze production data, yield rates, material losses, equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and costs. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and recommend improvement measures.

Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve operational issues, customer complaints, rework, and scrap, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing losses.

Support the implementation of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), JIT (Just-in-Time), and standardized safety practices.

Conduct on-site inspections, monitor compliance with operational and safety standards, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

Lead or coordinate special projects related to technical improvements, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production capacity optimization. Monitor project progress and evaluate results.

Liaise with government agencies, customers, suppliers, industrial park management, and business partners to support factory operations and maintain effective business relationships.

Communicate management instructions accurately, monitor implementation, report progress, and ensure effective communication between management and relevant departments.

Draft official documents, business correspondence, agreements, meeting minutes, work reports, and internal management policies.

Assist in developing and revising factory policies and procedures, monitor implementation, and promote standardized workflows.

Complete ad hoc tasks assigned by the General Manager, proactively provide support where needed, and contribute to team development and the implementation of company culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Overseas study experience in China, the United States, Australia, or other countries is preferred.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in Lean Manufacturing, manufacturing operations, or as an Assistant to the General Manager at a Chinese-invested company operating in Indonesia.

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, with strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Good command of English and Indonesian is preferred.

Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality management, cost control, inventory management, and workplace safety.

Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, PDCA, JIT, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong organizational, planning, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-departmental coordination skills.

Ability to monitor production performance, analyze operational data, prepare management reports, coordinate projects, and recommend practical improvements.

Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of discipline, confidentiality, accountability, and attention to detail.

Willingness to work on-site at the company’s facility in Cikarang Pusat, West Java.