Deputy Production Director

Malaysia Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage facility operations, logistics, product testing and shipment scheduling, and develop process control and measures;
  • Develop production planning based on feedstock supply, products sales, external terminal and logistics requirement to meet customers’ loading plan;
  • Develop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for production operations and to monitor, control and implement operating system to achieve overall target;
  • Build, train, plan and optimize production team and resources to ensure smooth operation;
  • Implement "6S" management on the production site
  • Act as the primary HSSE responsible person and to take charge to safety management for processes
  • Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Management

Requirements:

  • Preferably in the chemical or oil and gas industry. Experience in managing medium to large-scale operations (300 to 500).
  • More than 10 years of production management experience in petrochemical enterprises, at least 5 years of managerial position.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach team members to achieve results, and building a high-performance culture.
  • Strategic mindset and analytical thinking to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and group target
  • Understanding of Asia-Pacific plant operation standard and cultural dynamics, with experience in managing diverse teams and operations in the region.
  • Merit in experience of planning or construction of chemical facilities or refineries
  • Familiarity with continuous process flow, particularly in mid-high pressure hydrotreating process is merit, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and optimization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.

About this role

Summary

Manage chemical plant operations, develop strategies, lead teams, ensure safety, optimize processes.

Job title

Deputy Production Director

Experience level

more than 10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

chemical

Location requirements

Malaysia, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

production managementleadershipstrategic planningsafety managementchemical engineering

Preferred skills

chemical facilitiesrefineriescontinuous process flowhydrotreating

Specializations

chemicaloil and gasprocess flowproduction managementoperations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Malaysia

Work arrangement unknown Country