Head of Operations and Supply Chain, South East Asia

PT Siegwerk Indonesia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 2.005.012.000 - 2.506.266.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in packaging solutions is seeking a Head of Operations and Supply Chain for Southeast Asia. This role involves leading manufacturing across production sites, overseeing supply chain strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in managing multi-site operations, a qualification in Engineering, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in relevant fields, including senior leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site, cross-border manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and production.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic initiatives like Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing and Operations across multiple production sites.
• Execute the regional Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end production and promote a culture of efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Lean methodologies

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field

Job description

Head of Operations and Supply Chain, South East Asia

Lead Manufacturing and Operations across multiple production sites in Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment with regional strategic goals and operational excellence.

Execute the regional Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy, with a strong focus on achieving KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.

Oversee end-to-end production and plant operations, promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to cross‑functional teams across multiple countries, driving collaboration and high performance.

Establish and embed a Continuous Improvement culture, with a strong emphasis on cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Streamline manufacturing and logistics processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Ensure effective inventory management across the region, including demand planning, stock optimization, damage reduction, and minimizing downtime. Lead infrastructure and production optimization projects, including capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and execution.

Manage regional procurement activities, in close coordination with global purchasing teams to ensure alignment and cost‑effectiveness.

Champion Operational Excellence initiatives across the Southeast Asia sub‑region.

Develop and implement order consolidation and production allocation strategies to optimize resource utilization.

Build and strengthen the SCM function and capabilities across Southeast Asia, including talent development and process standardization.

Define and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for operations across the region to ensure consistent performance and accountability.

Requirements

Proven experience managing multi-site, cross-border manufacturing operations, with strong stakeholder management skills at both regional and global levels. Please note: Applications without multi-country, multi-site leadership and stakeholder engagement experience will not be considered.

Tertiary qualification, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field.

Minimum 10 years of comprehensive experience across Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Production, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Demonstrated experience in strategic initiatives, including Lean, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization.

International exposure and the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.

Siegwerk is one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels. As a family-owned company in its sixth generation, we rely on almost 200 years of expertise and knowledge in printing today. We know what it takes to develop and print successful and responsible packaging solutions: From highly functional and eye‑catching to sustainable and safe designs – we provide printers, converters, and brand owners worldwide with high‑quality ink and coating solutions customized to their individual needs.