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Plant Manager (FMCG) Jobs in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia at Robert Walters
Title: Plant Manager (FMCG)
Company: Robert Walters
Location: Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
As Plant Manager, you will be at the forefront of operational excellence, leading a team of over 400 employees while driving continuous improvement and supporting the company's ambitious transformation agenda. You will collaborate closely with regional leaders, ensuring world-class standards in safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
Plant Manager
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Surabaya
Keywords: manufacturing operations, operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee engagement, cross-functional collaboration, leadership development, regulatory compliance, strategic transformation, regional exposure, high-performing teams
A renowned multinational FMCG manufacturing organisation is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee its large-scale production facility in Surabaya, East Java. This pivotal role offers you the chance to shape the future of a key manufacturing site that supplies products across Asia Pacific and Latin America. As Plant Manager, you will be at the forefront of operational excellence, leading a team of over 400 employees while driving continuous improvement and supporting the company's ambitious transformation agenda. You will collaborate closely with regional leaders, ensuring world-class standards in safety, quality, productivity, and people development. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of engagement, and delivering results that make a tangible impact on business growth and customer satisfaction. The organisation values flexibility, encourages knowledge sharing, and provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive global network.
- Take charge of a major manufacturing site with significant influence across Asia Pacific and Latin America, offering you broad regional exposure and the chance to lead meaningful transformation initiatives.
- Work alongside experienced regional functional leaders in a collaborative environment that prioritises employee engagement, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to training programmes designed to support your ongoing professional development as you build and nurture high-performing teams.
What you'll do:
As Plant Manager in Surabaya, you will play a central role in shaping the success of one of the region's most important FMCG manufacturing sites. Your daily focus will be on orchestrating smooth operations across multiple functions while championing initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and employee well-being. You will work collaboratively with both local teams and regional stakeholders to implement best-in-class processes that drive sustainable improvements. By nurturing talent within your team and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute ideas for improvement, you will help create a workplace where operational excellence is not just an aspiration but a reality. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership will be crucial as you guide the plant through periods of change while maintaining high standards in every aspect of production.
- Oversee all day-to-day operations for a large-scale FMCG production facility with responsibility for approximately 400+ employees, ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
- Develop and implement strategies aimed at enhancing plant performance in areas such as safety, quality, delivery, cost management, and overall productivity.
- Foster an inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement and supporting initiatives that drive operational excellence throughout the plant.
- Lead organisational change projects designed to improve agility, capability, and manufacturing effectiveness while maintaining alignment with broader business objectives.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration by working closely with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Administration, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Safety Health & Environment teams.
- Coach and mentor department heads to develop leadership capabilities within the team and ensure a robust succession pipeline for future growth.
- Ensure strict compliance with all relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, quality requirements, and other regulatory obligations governing plant operations.
- Partner with regional functional leaders to introduce best practices and uphold global manufacturing standards across all aspects of the operation.
- Manage plant budgets effectively by overseeing resource planning and monitoring operational performance to achieve business targets.
- Support commercial growth by aligning manufacturing capabilities with evolving market demands and customer expectations.
What you bring:
To excel as Plant Manager in this prominent FMCG setting, your background should reflect substantial experience managing complex manufacturing operations at scale. Your proven ability to deliver results through effective resource planning, process optimisation, and people development will set you apart. You bring not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills that foster trust among colleagues at all levels-from shop floor staff to senior regional leaders. Your approachability makes it easy for others to share ideas or concerns while your commercial mindset ensures decisions are always aligned with broader business goals. A history of successfully navigating regulatory landscapes demonstrates your attention to detail; meanwhile your passion for nurturing talent helps create an environment where everyone can thrive together. Your readiness to embrace new ways of working-while respecting established standards-will be invaluable as you guide this site through its next phase of growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline is required to provide the technical foundation necessary for this complex role.
- At least 15 years of experience in manufacturing environments-including several years as Plant Manager-demonstrates your deep understanding of end-to-end plant operations.
- Proven track record managing large-scale facilities with full P&L or operational accountability ensures you are equipped to handle complex challenges.
- Experience leading sizeable workforces within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing settings is highly preferred due to the scale of this operation.
- Demonstrated success implementing operational excellence programmes and continuous improvement initiatives highlights your commitment to best practices.
- Strong coaching skills combined with people development expertise enable you to build high-performing leadership teams ready for future challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities paired with clear communication skills allow you to work effectively across regional or multinational organisations.
- Commercial acumen coupled with an understanding of how manufacturing supports business growth ensures alignment between production capabilities and market needs.
- Experience driving change management projects showcases your adaptability in dynamic environments focused on transformation.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out as a global leader in FMCG manufacturing thanks to its unwavering commitment to operational excellence and employee well-being. With a strong presence across multiple continents-including Asia Pacific and Latin America-the company offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive network that values collaboration above all else. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside comprehensive training programmes tailored for career advancement. The company's dedication to continuous improvement means every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas that shape both local operations and global strategy. By joining this forward-thinking organisation as Plant Manager in Surabaya, you become part of a community that celebrates shared success while investing in each individual's potential-making it an ideal place for those who value teamwork, personal development, and making a lasting impact on their industry.
What's next:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge at one of the region's most influential FMCG sites-and believe your experience aligns with what we're looking for-we encourage you to apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don't miss your chance to join an organisation where your leadership can truly make a difference.
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