General Manager Operations - Tobacco Manufacturing

JAC Recruitment; Jember; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in the tobacco sector is seeking a General Manager Operations in Jember, East Java. The role involves leading plant and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving performance in efficiency and quality. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 5–10 years of experience within large-scale manufacturing, preferably in tobacco or consumer goods. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of Indonesian labor laws are key. Your next career move starts here!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Track record managing over 1,000 employees and coordinating across departments.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations.
• Deliver strong performance in cost efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Coach and develop your team to achieve excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Compliance Knowledge

Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma certified

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Economics

Job description

Location : Jember, East Java

Specific Condition : Fluent in English with proven international exposure and experience working with expatriates

We are looking for a General Manager Operations for our client, a leading multinational company in the tobacco sector.

The role will be responsible for leading the entire plant & manufacturing operations, covering production, people, compliance, and overall results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Economics.
• 5–10 years’ proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations, ideally in tobacco, or in branded consumer goods/food industries.
• Strong leadership track record managing 1,000+ employees, with solid experience coordinating across multiple departments.
• Certified in Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws and industry regulations, with established networks with regulators and local communities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all plant & manufacturing operations.
• Deliver strong performance in cost efficiency, productivity, quality, waste reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and labor laws.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team and the wider organization to achieve excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to raise standards in quality, cost, people, and compliance.
  

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