Operation Director

About the Company We are partnering with a global business in the building materials sector operating in Indonesia. The company manages multiple manufacturing plants with a strong focus on engineering standards, product quality, and workplace safety. The business is growing and investing in plant optimisation and industrial expansion into new regions across the country.

The culture values leaders who work on the ground, stay close to their teams, and drive operational excellence with ownership and discipline.

About the Role As the Operations & Supply Chain Leader for the mortar business, you will take full ownership of end-to-end plant and supply chain operations. You will lead production, logistics, quality, cost efficiency, and industrial CAPEX execution across multiple plants in Indonesia.

This role is designed for a hands‑on operator and strong leader who enjoys working directly with plant teams, solving problems on the ground, and driving real operational impact.

The core mission is to ensure mortar products are produced safely, meet high quality standards, delivered on time to the market, and optimised for cost efficiency to support customer satisfaction and business profitability.

Responsibilities

Hands‑on leader working on the ground with plant teams

Lead and manage operations across multiple plants in Indonesia

Own production and plant performance end‑to‑end

Ensure mortar products are produced with high quality and strong engineering standards

Ensure supply is delivered on time to the market to drive customer satisfaction

Drive cost efficiency and optimise operational performance

Execute CAPEX plans on budget and on time

Lead industrial expansion and new plant projects in new regions

Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements aligned with internal policies and Indonesian laws

Build and develop strong operations teams together with HR

Appraise manufacturing capability through regular site visits

Monitor plant performance to meet quality and delivery expectations

Requirements

Building materials experience or similar, past or current

Experience managing multiple plants or multi‑site manufacturing operations

Hands‑on leader who works directly with plant and operations teams

Minimum 15 years experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain leadership

Engineering degree required; MBA is a plus

Bilingual in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Strong leadership skills, analytical mindset, adaptable, and a fast learner

Leadership Traits the Business Values Lead from the front. Take ownership of safety. Stay calm under pressure. Solve problems with teams on the ground. Keep improving, always.

If you are ready for the next challenge and would like to work for a company that values strong engineering, operational excellence, and hands‑on leadership, now is the time. This is a business where leaders don’t just manage from afar, they lead from within the plants, build teams, drive expansion, and take ownership of results.

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