Senior Production Engineer - Plant Ops & Optimization

Cariflex Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cariflex Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior operations leader to oversee plant performance, optimize manufacturing processes, and provide technical leadership for production teams.

The role requires degree in Chemical Engineering with 5–10 years in petrochemical/refining environments, experience leading shift teams, strong coaching, and familiarity with HSE, process safety, and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical or other equivalent) with least 5-10 years of experience in Petrochemical, Refining Manufacturing facilities.
• Production Experience in Rubber, Polymer or Petrochemical plants will be preferred.
• Experience as Team Lead of Shift Teams.
• Excellent Leadership, Planning & Problem-Solving skills.
• Advance Coaching & Mentoring Skill to technician and Undergraduates.
• Preferred Experience of Green Field Start-up, Operating Procedure development.
• Effective written & verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Singapore Regulations & Industry HSE practices & Process Safety Basics.
• Prior experience in Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, and continual improvement programs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operation plans and processes to optimize manufacturing Operations.
• Responsible for Plant operations and performance in accordance with production Goals.
• Technical Leadership in Production workforce for plant operation, optimization & Troubleshooting.
• Coach & Guide for field and console operators reporting to Production Manager.
• Cross function collaborations with Maintenance, Project, Reliability Technical- Technology and HSE functions to troubleshoot Petrochemical Manufacturing Site.
• Lead the Operating Procedure development and Plant improvement activities.
• Lead plant related risk assessment and compliance of Safe operating work practices.
• Hire, Train, Develop, Inspire and Coach the Production team.
• Lead emergency response, Crisis Management plan.
• Provide guidance of shift team during plant troubleshooting, Start-ups/ Shutdowns / Turn arounds.
• Responsible for the development, implementation of prestart up planning activities and oversee commissioning & Start- up activities of grassroot facilities.
• Capable to identify, develop and implement improvements / changes in the Plant.
• Lead Production ideas for improving Profitability, safety, reliability of facilities.
• Process Safety Champion for Operations; MOC/PSSR leadership.
• To fill in for Production Manager during his/her absence

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Coaching/mentoring

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Five S (5S)

Job description

Cariflex Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior operations leader to oversee plant performance, optimize manufacturing processes, and provide technical leadership for production teams.

The role requires degree in Chemical Engineering with 5–10 years in petrochemical/refining environments, experience leading shift teams, strong coaching, and familiarity with HSE, process safety, and continuous improvement programs.