Plant Director

Job purpose:
We are looking for a practical, strong, and sharp Plant Director to run our 2 agricultural processing factories.
In this role, you will not just manage everyday production, machines, and workers. You will also own the money side (P&L - Profit and Loss) of both plants. Your main goal is to increase production yield, cut down waste/costs, and make sure both factories run smoothly, safely, and profitably.
Responsibilities:
1. Plant Budget & Cost Control (P&L Management)
• Take full responsibility for the total cost and profit of both factories.
• Make and manage the yearly budget for factory operations, equipment buying, and maintenance (OPEX & CAPEX).
• Keep a close eye on production costs: minimize waste, save raw materials (especially seasonal agricultural products), and optimize labor costs.
• Review daily/weekly/monthly cost reports and find ways to fix any over-budget issues.
2. Daily Production & Plant Operations
• Lead and control daily operations across 2 factories to hit targets on time (volume, quality, and delivery).
• Manage the raw material input and production schedule based on the harvesting seasons.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to keep machines running smoothly and reduce breakdown time.
• Apply Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement tools to make the production lines faster and cleaner.
3. Factory Standards, Food Safety & Compliance
• Make sure both plants strictly follow food safety rules (ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Halal, etc.).
• Maintain high standards for Workplace Safety (EHS) to ensure zero accidents.
• Welcome and work with government inspectors, customer auditors, and group auditors.
4. Team Leadership
• Direct and manage the plant management team (Production, QC, Maintenance, Warehouse, HSE, HR).
• Train, motivate, and build a strong team spirit on the shop floor.
• Evaluate team performance and solve any conflict or problem between departments quickly.
Others:
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the CEO (AIG).