Hydrogenation Plant Operations Lead - Sei Mangkei

Unilever PLC; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever PLC seeks a First Line Manager to run the Hydrogenation Plant in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra, ensuring safe, reliable operations and meeting production targets. You will lead daily production, manage resources, and drive continuous improvements to yield and quality.

Accountable for process safety, equipment reliability, and adherence to international standards, you will mentor a growing team and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and SHE to deliver uninterrupted supply to

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemical/engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Diploma graduates or 3 years for bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related process industry.
• Previous experience supervising operators or leading an operational team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, environmental, health and safety, and process safety standards.
• Stop plant operations when unsafe conditions arise and manage emergencies.
• Execute daily production plans aligned with S&OP targets.
• Control raw materials, production schedules, and product delivery.
• Maintain safe, reliable Hydrogenation Plant operations and minimize downtime.
• Monitor utilities consumption and maintain process yield within targets.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, SHE, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Develop team competencies through training and mentoring.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, Halal, Kosher, FSSC 22000, GMP standards.

Skills

Hydrogenation technology

Process safety

Quality control

SHE standards

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Team development

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Operational troubleshooting

Cost optimization

Hydrogenation plant operations

Production planning

Maintenance coordination

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Unilever PLC seeks a First Line Manager to run the Hydrogenation Plant in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra, ensuring safe, reliable operations and meeting production targets. You will lead daily production, manage resources, and drive continuous improvements to yield and quality.

Accountable for process safety, equipment reliability, and adherence to international standards, you will mentor a growing team and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and SHE to deliver uninterrupted supply to