Factory Manager (Based in Batam, ID)

YSQ International Pte Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a Factory Manager to oversee production operations in Batam, Indonesia. The role involves managing plant productivity, ensuring compliance with quality standards, developing talents, and optimizing manufacturing costs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of factory management experience. Experience in the tobacco industry is preferred. This position requires relocation and offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a critical production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a factory in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in the tobacco industry is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Batam, Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations in line with customer demands.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Drive safety compliance and policies throughout the organization.
• Establish production plans and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Collaborate with HR to develop talent within the factory.
• Optimize manufacturing costs and improve equipment efficiency.
• Oversee overall factory finance and P&L.

Skills

Factory management

Continuous improvement mindset

Process optimization

Quality assurance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Incumbent shall report to the Director, Ops & Engineering in headquarters. He/She is responsible in executing direction, strategy, planning, and delivery of the company’s cigarette manufacturing activities in Indonesia. He / She shall assist and support the business unit owner and cross-functional units on continuous improvement, manufacturing operations plans, goals etc.

The role shall oversee, manage, plan, delegate, and ensure factory productivity and actualize production plans are maintained at optimum level. Managing Leaders/Line Managers/HODs in respective teams such as Quality, Production, SCM, Engineering and EHS, from start of production to schedule delivery/acceptance globally etc.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee daily activities in factory operations in accordance with customer demands. Make recommendations for continuous improvements and, ensure responsiveness to customer complaints with root cause analysis and corrective actions completed
• Responsible for assuring that all products are made in accordance with prescribed Process Descriptions and in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure facility compliance with all regulatory requirements. Drive adherence to safety policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Establish and adhere to a production plan and schedule and to keep OPEX and CAPEX on early budget. Agile to the change of business environment and adjust Opex or Capex accordingly.
• Work closely with HR for the development of talents and enlarge the talent pool in the factory.
• Having continuous improvement mindset and always strive for better equipment efficiency. Optimized the manufacturing cost, improve products quality, on time delivery of finish goods and ensures safety.
• Responsible for overall factory finance, P&L, budgeting and CAPEX.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in managing a factory, background in manufacturing process and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in tobacco industry is a plus
• Willing to based in Batam, Indonesia.

Questions for Application

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Factory Manager?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• How many years' experience do you have as a chemical engineer?
• Do you have experience working for a start-up?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Start Up Coordinator?