Plant Director (Johor)

MVC Resources; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Johor is seeking a seasoned Plant Director to take full operational and financial leadership of its facility. The successful candidate will have significant P&L responsibility and expertise in the oleochemical sector, with a minimum of 15-20 years of experience. Key responsibilities include operational excellence, compliance, and managing a multi-functional team while overseeing production schedules to ensure quality standards. A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required, and an MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in oleochemical manufacturing or related chemical industries.
• Proven track record in Plant/Factory General Management.
• Experience leading performance improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full P&L accountability for the manufacturing facility.
• Formulate strategies to enhance operational excellence.
• Oversee plant operations and ensure production schedules are met.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

P&L Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Plant Director – Johor

Seasoned and results‑driven leader to assume full operational and financial leadership for a large‑scale manufacturing facility in Johor. The Director will hold full P&L accountability for the plant and must be an expert in the oleochemical or related heavy chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• P&L and Financial Management: Maintain full P&L accountability, strategically manage and control plant costs, consumption, and operational expenditures to ensure alignment with budget and profitability targets.
• Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Formulate and execute strategies to drive operational excellence and significantly enhance operational efficiency, benchmarking against global best practices to optimize production output and quality.
• Headcount & Resource Management: Oversee all aspects of headcount and resource management across the plant, developing a high‑performing leadership team and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Production & Maintenance Oversight: Direct plant operations, ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standard, championing robust maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Consumption Management: Implement strict control and reporting systems for utility, material, and resource consumption management to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Compliance and Safety: Oversee and enforce strict compliance with all safety, environmental (DOE), and regulatory requirements within the plant.

Requirements

• Experience & Expertise: Minimum of 15‑20 years of progressive experience in oleochemical manufacturing or related chemical industries, with a deep operational foundation.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a senior Plant/Factory General Management capacity, managing a full multi‑functional plant team (Production, Maintenance, QA/QC, Logistics, etc.).
• Financial Acumen: Strong business acumen and verifiable experience managing full P&L responsibility, driving complex operational transformation or turnaround initiatives.
• Transformation: Experience leading major performance improvement programs and implementing best practices in a complex chemical processing environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline is mandatory; Master’s (MBA or equivalent) is a significant advantage.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the proven ability to influence and engage teams across all organizational levels.