Batam Plant Operations Lead: Ramp-Up & Logistics

Eterna, LLC; Batam; Hybrid; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct exposure to group leadership

Ownership of facility operations

Job summary

Eterna, LLC is establishing a new sodium-ion battery manufacturing operation in Batam, Indonesia. We seek a hands-on Plant/Manufacturing Operations Manager to own day-to-day site performance, coordinate logistics, and bridge factory floor activities with group leadership.

The role requires an engineering mindset, 3+ years in operations/manufacturing, and fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Location is Batam with a strong onsite presence and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, project management, manufacturing, or related field.
• Based in Batam or willing to relocate for onsite-heavy hybrid role.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia with strong communication skills.
• High initiative and ownership; capable of driving change on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-the-ground point person in Batam, connecting the factory floor with management.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and logistics to keep materials and equipment on schedule.
• Track shipments, liaise with vendors, freight forwarders, and authorities.
• Facilitate proactive communication between stakeholders and surface risks early.
• Support ramp-up and improve on-floor operational processes.
• Monitor operations, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues quickly.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on status and blockers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Operations leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred)

Job description

Eterna, LLC is establishing a new sodium-ion battery manufacturing operation in Batam, Indonesia. We seek a hands-on Plant/Manufacturing Operations Manager to own day-to-day site performance, coordinate logistics, and bridge factory floor activities with group leadership.

The role requires an engineering mindset, 3+ years in operations/manufacturing, and fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Location is Batam with a strong onsite presence and a hybrid work arrangement.