VP Operations (Asphalt and Bitumen)

Luminare Consulting; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 2,400,000,000 - 5,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminare Consulting-client is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee nationwide Operations & Engineering functions for an asphalt, bitumen, and infrastructure-focused group in Indonesia. The role emphasizes strategic direction, asset reliability, maintenance, and CAPEX execution across multiple sites.

The incumbent will drive production efficiency, safety compliance, and business continuity while developing leadership talent and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Requires senior-level experience in overseeing operations of large, multi-site industrial groups.
• Proven track record in CAPEX planning, project execution, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, change management, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the company’s nationwide Operations & Engineering strategy.
• Lead performance across plants, terminals, warehouses, and related facilities.
• Oversee asset reliability, maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure uptime.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Multi-site leadership

CAPEX & project management

HSE leadership

Asset management

Supply chain

Education

MBA

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading industrial group specialized in asphalt, bitumen, and infrastructure-related businesses, is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee its nationwide Operations & Engineering functions.

The role will be responsible for driving operational strategy, multi-site performance, asset reliability, engineering, production, CAPEX projects, supply continuity, marine and terminal operations, and HSE across the organization.

Our client, a leading industrial group specialized in asphalt, bitumen, and infrastructure-related businesses, is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee its nationwide Operations & Engineering functions.

The role will be responsible for driving operational strategy, multi-site performance, asset reliability, engineering, production, CAPEX projects, supply continuity, marine and terminal operations, and HSE across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Strategy & Multi‑Site Leadership

• Establish the company’s operational strategy and operational roadmap in alignment with business targets and the company’s strategic direction.
• Lead and control the operational performance of all plants, terminals, warehouses, jetties, and supporting facilities across all locations.
• Establish operational priorities, performance standards, resource allocation, and improvement agendas based on business needs.
• Ensure optimization of production capacity, asset utilization, productivity, cost efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Develop monitoring and performance review systems to ensure consistent achievement of Operations KPIs.

2. Asset Reliability, Integrity & Maintenance

• Establish asset reliability and asset integrity strategies for all critical plants, machinery, piping, storage, jetties, utilities, and operational infrastructure.
• Ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance is carried out based on asset criticality and operational risk.
• Direct replacement, refurbishment, modification, and upgrading programs for critical equipment to maintain business continuity.
• Ensure asset availability and reliability support production targets and the company’s service levels.
• Develop asset lifecycle management strategies to extend the economic life of assets and improve return on assets.

3. Engineering, CAPEX & Strategic Project Management

• Lead the CAPEX portfolio and strategic operational projects, from feasibility, engineering design, RAB/BoQ, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, through to handover.
• Direct the development of new facilities, capacity expansion, facility relocation, plant modification, warehouse development, and infrastructure improvement.
• Ensure each project has a clear business case, scope, budget, timeline, risk assessment, and success criteria.
• Control project execution to ensure achievement of scope, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Evaluate investment priorities based on operational risk, capacity requirements, cost-benefit considerations, and strategic business impact.
• Ensure facility and equipment readiness prior to entering the commissioning and commercial operation stages.

4. Production, Process Improvement & Product Development

• Direct improvements in production process capabilities and plant readiness to support product development and market requirements.
• Lead cross-functional coordination in the development and industrialization of new products.
• Ensure formulation, trial, commissioning, scale-up, and production readiness processes are carried out in a structured manner.
• Direct the development of processes, equipment, and QC capabilities to ensure consistent product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, yield, efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.

5. Supply Reliability & Operational Continuity

• Ensure the availability and reliability of raw materials and critical materials to maintain production continuity.
• Establish mitigation strategies for operational disruptions, equipment failures, supply interruptions, and facility constraints.
• Integrate production planning, material availability, storage capacity, marine logistics, and distribution readiness.
• Develop contingency and business continuity strategies for critical operational activities.

6. Marine, Jetty & Logistics Operations

• Lead the management strategy for jetty facilities, marine unloading/loading, manifolds, piping, flexible hoses, and transfer systems.
• Ensure marine operation infrastructure meets reliability, safety, capacity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Direct strategic coordination with Pertamina, vessel/shipping partners, customers, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the readiness of fleets and supporting distribution equipment, including truck equipment, pump systems, filling systems, and loading/unloading facilities.

7. Operational Risk, HSE & Compliance

• Ensure all operational and engineering activities comply with HSE/K3LL standards and regulatory requirements.
• Make operational risk management an integral part of decision-making related to investment, maintenance, modification, and project execution.
• Ensure every major modification and project undergoes risk assessment, engineering review, and appropriate approval processes.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for operational incidents and ensure lessons learned are implemented systematically.

8. Financial & Cost Management

• Be responsible for the effective utilization of OPEX and CAPEX within the Operations & Engineering function.
• Ensure every investment has proper business justification and delivers optimal value to the company.
• Control operational costs through improvements in productivity, asset utilization, energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, and process improvement.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of project costs, budget utilization, and the financial impact of operational initiatives.

9. People, Organization & Operational Capability

• Lead and develop the Operations & Engineering organization to build sustainable technical capabilities and leadership pipelines.
• Establish organizational structures, role clarity, competency requirements, and performance standards for the functions under the role’s responsibility.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop succession plans for critical positions within Operations and Engineering.

10. Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO/BOD regarding operational performance, investment, capacity expansion, asset risk, project priorities, and business continuity.
• Present executive-level analysis of operational performance, major risks, project progress, and improvement opportunities.
• Build strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, Pertamina, shipping partners, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational and engineering decisions are aligned with the company’s strategy, financial objectives, and long-term growth.