Manufacturing Project Director

BYD Indonesia; Subang; On-site; IDR 1,000,000,000 - 2,100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Indonesia seeks a Manufacturing Project Director to guide production planning and process optimization across its Indonesian manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving efficiency, complying with government regulations, and delivering analytical insights for strategic decisions.

The candidate should have a senior track record in automotive manufacturing, including GM-level leadership, with strong English language skills and a proven ability to drive lean initiatives and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in automotive industry with manufacturing leadership.
• Minimum 5 years as a General Manager in an automotive OEM.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning, operations and optimization.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with Lean, continuous improvement and cost optimization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic recommendations on manufacturing processes, production planning and operational efficiency across business units.
• Analyze Indonesian automotive market trends and industry developments to guide manufacturing direction and planning.
• Review existing manufacturing processes to identify issues, risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate implementation of policies, procedures and practices against regulations and internal standards.
• Recommend efficient workflows and process improvements to support smooth production.
• Provide input on optimization initiatives and manufacturing projects.
• Prepare analytical reports and actionable recommendations for management decisions.
• Collaborate with divisions and stakeholders to address manufacturing challenges and improve performance.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder coordination

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job description

About the Role

The Manufacturing Project Director is responsible for providing strategic recommendations on manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational efficiency to support BYD's manufacturing objectives in Indonesia. The role evaluates the implementation of manufacturing procedures and company policies against applicable Indonesian government regulations, identifies operational risks and process inefficiencies, and recommends effective solutions to improve production flow and operational performance. The position also provides analytical insights and professional recommendations to support manufacturing-related projects and management decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational efficiency across relevant business units.
• Analyze Indonesian automotive market trends, industry developments, and business conditions to provide manufacturing direction and production planning recommendations.
• Review existing manufacturing processes to identify operational issues, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate the implementation of company policies, manufacturing procedures, and operational practices against applicable Indonesian government regulations and internal standards.
• Recommend efficient workflows and process improvements to support smooth production and manufacturing operations.
• Provide professional input on manufacturing optimization, operational improvement initiatives, and manufacturing-related projects.
• Prepare analytical reports, assessments, and actionable recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with relevant business divisions and stakeholders to address manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, with significant experience in manufacturing operations and leadership.
• Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of experience as a General Manager within an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production planning, manufacturing operations, and process optimization.
• Good understanding of the Indonesian automotive market, manufacturing regulations, industry trends, and automotive OEM operations.
• Proven leadership, people management, organizational management, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cost optimization is preferred.