Head of Engineering (Oleochemical)

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an executive recruitment company, is recruiting on behalf of a leading company in the oleochemicals industry. As the company continues to grow, our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Engineering to lead maintenance operations, investment projects, and production optimization across its facilities. The position is based in Indonesia.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and oversee all repair and maintenance activities in production and supporting facilities to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery.
  • Identify issues in production lines, machines, or equipment and lead improvement projects to resolve them.
  • Monitor and control maintenance-related costs (labor, equipment, energy, materials) in line with company targets.
  • Communicate regularly with the team (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to promote continuous cost-saving efforts.
  • Prepare and manage the annual maintenance and investment budget; track performance and drive departmental savings projects.
  • Lead and monitor all active investment projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Optimize team structure and ensure succession planning for key roles.
  • Set clear goals for team members, review progress, and identify development needs.
  • Work with HR to implement training and development programs that support both employee growth and company goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  • Willing to be based and work in North Sumatera, Indonesia.
  • Must have solid experience specifically in the oleochemicals or chemical manufacturing industry - this is a mandatory requirement.
  • Open only to Indonesian citizens.