Plant Manager - Ceramics Manufacturing (Gresik) (#520)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Wringinanom; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ceramic manufacturer in Gresik, Jawa Timur is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead operations. The role involves ensuring production efficiency, quality control, and workforce performance. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in factory management, preferably in ceramics or heavy manufacturing, along with strong leadership and technical expertise. This position offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in factory or production management.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale, high-volume production lines.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing, preferably within ceramics or tiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
• Oversee daily production performance; monitor key metrics for continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict quality control and maintain manufacturing standards.

Skills

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making

Proficient in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP or manufacturing software

Job description

This role requires the candidate to work in Gresik, Jawa Timur

Client Overview

This organization is a leading producer of ceramic, porcelain, and granite tiles, operating since 1995 and growing into one of the largest players in Indonesia’s building materials sector. With a portfolio of more than 900 tile designs and over 2,000 product variants, it combines creative aesthetics with long‑term durability. Its operations are supported by five strategically located manufacturing plants in Tangerang, Serang, Gresik, Ogan Ilir, and Mojokerto, enabling efficient nationwide distribution and strong production stability. Collectively, these facilities produce approximately 70 million square meters of tiles per year, maintaining a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, quality consistency, and high‑volume output. The company’s products are available across Indonesia through an extensive distribution network of more than 35,000 retail outlets and numerous sub‑distributors. With a broad variety of product options, the organization serves a wide spectrum of market segments—from mass‑market needs to value‑driven and project‑based requirements—making it one of the most accessible ceramic manufacturers in the country.

Job Role

The Plant Manager will lead the entire Gresik plant operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost control, and workforce performance. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience in factory operations within ceramic or large‑scale manufacturing environments, capable of driving discipline, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, HSE, and workforce management, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies, efficiency targets, and production goals.
• Oversee daily production performance, ensuring product quality, adherence to specifications, and achievement of output targets; monitor key metrics such as yield, defect rates, cycle times, and capacity utilization to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict quality control by working closely with quality teams to maintain consistency, reduce rejects, and uphold manufacturing standards.
• Manage operational costs by controlling material usage, energy consumption, and production waste, while optimizing manpower allocation, shift scheduling, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Uphold full compliance with HSE policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards, and foster a strong safety culture aimed at achieving zero incidents across the plant.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance, supply chain, and commercial functions to sustain production readiness and address operational challenges proactively.
• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior leadership on plant performance, risks, and corrective actions to support informed decision‑making.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in factory or production management within ceramics, tiles, or heavy manufacturing, including at least 5 years managing large‑scale, high‑volume production lines and leading end‑to‑end plant operations.
• Industry Background: Strong exposure to manufacturing, preferably within ceramics, tiles, or similar building material industries.
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of the full ceramic tile production process, strong command of production planning and manufacturing KPIs (including OEE), experience with Lean/Kaizen/5S/TPM, proficiency in ERP or manufacturing software, and good knowledge of utilities management such as boiler, compressor, HVAC, and power distribution.
• Professional Qualities: Strong leadership capability, analytical and problem‑solving skills, disciplined work ethic, and effective decision‑making.
• Language: Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Job Code: #520