Plant Manager (Medan) - Food

Michael Page; Kota Medan ᯔᯩᯑᯉ᯲; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a major food manufacturing client in Medan, Indonesia. This role involves overseeing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a strong background in FMCG production. The position offers a competitive salary package with housing, along with opportunities for operational transformation and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Housing provided

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in plant management within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and safety regulations.
• Experienced in budgeting and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead change initiatives to boost productivity.
• Manage operational and capital budgets with accurate reporting.
• Build and develop teams, fostering collaboration.
• Coordinate workflows with internal departments and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Budgeting

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Job description

Key Highlights

• Lead plant modernization & operations with full leadership support
• Grow career in food industry with competitive package & housing

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established player in the food sector, recognized for its commitment to high-quality production and operational efficiency. It runs a large-scale manufacturing plant and is focused on continuous improvement and growth.

Job Description

• Direct daily plant operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead change initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM to boost productivity.
• Manage both operational and capital budgets, with accurate financial reporting.
• Build and develop teams, fostering collaboration and strong performance.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to maintain smooth workflows.
• Formulate operational strategies aligned with modernization and company growth goals.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Monitor plant performance using KPIs and data-driven decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proven track record in plant management within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and safety regulations.
• Skilled in leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication (including English).
• Experienced in budgeting and cost optimization.
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package with housing provided.
• Opportunity to lead operational transformation in a growing company.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with strong backing from leadership.