Operations Director, South East Asia

As an Operations Director for South & East Asia, you will be responsible for the management of the area manufacturing operations comprehending all the manufacturing sites currently in the scope and eventual new sites added for acquisition or re-organisation. Primary focus on manufacturing but being the main contact point for operations in the area, assuring performance delivery as planned for: safety and legal compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Primary responsible for the area operations performance from short to long term, in safety, sustainability, quality, service, costs and people readiness

• Creates and develops the vision for manufacturing in the area assuring medium term plans are in place to guarantee the capacity with right performance will be delivered

• Co-responsible with the corporate functions and other area leaders to deliver and develop further the Hempel strategy and Value Creation Plan for operations

• Primary responsible for the licenses to operate and legal permits in the area, assuring full compliance with local legislation and with Hempel policies and procedures

• Drive continuous improvement aligned with H4E strategies and plans

• Primary manufacturing area responsible and first contact point for the Sales and Operations planning & execution (S&OP / S&OE)

• Collaborate with other operations & business areas to deliver the business plans and fix short term issues

• Capex and continuous improvement initiative coordination for the area

• Assure the plants are well resourced to deliver on targets

• Primary responsible for people, organisation and diversity development in the area

• Support and own other global or regional initiatives

• Be part of local boards or business unit management teams as required or indicated

Required education, experience and job-related skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering or other relevant graduation in operations

• MBA desired

• Minimum 5 years proven work experience as factory or other relevant operations area manager

• Proven managerial experience.

• Safety certification and or proven experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

• Knowledge in ERP applications.

General behavioural competencies most relevant for the job:

• Familiarity with the industry standard equipment and technical expertise.

• Extensive knowledge manufacturing process in hazardous environment

• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory process

• High capacity to influence and collaborate.

• Hempel Shared Commitments

• Strong leadership and management skills.

• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

• Excellent communication skills fluent in written and verbal English.

• Ability to work with and drive diversity

Sounds like a match?

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More about Hempel
 At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career. 

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Application due

2025-03-04

Seniority Level

Director

Job Functions

Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.