Plant Manager

Plant Operations General Manager (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Company: Holden New Materials

Website: www.holdenchem.com

About Us

Holden New Materials is a rapidly growing enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of fine chemicals and high-performance materials. We are committed to driving industrial advancement through innovative technology and establishing efficient, intelligent, and sustainable modern production bases worldwide. To support our business expansion in Vietnam, we are now seeking an outstanding operational leader to join us and help shape a new chapter of growth together.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operations management of the Vietnam plant, coordinating core functions including production, quality control, R&D, supply chain, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), ensuring safe, efficient, and stable operations while achieving all business targets.
• Lead the establishment and optimization of the plant management system and processes, introducing and implementing advanced management concepts such as lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to enhance overall operational maturity.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency through process optimization, technical upgrades, and team empowerment, consistently improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), per capita output, and reducing operational costs.
• Manage the industrialization of new products and processes, leading R&D projects from the laboratory stage to scaled production, ensuring efficient transformation of technological achievements into production capacity.
• As the highest-ranking plant leader, report directly to the company Chairman, participate in formulating and executing corporate strategies, and lead the team in achieving business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of production and operations management experience in the chemical or related manufacturing industries (experience in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paints/inks/adhesives, leather/textiles, or daily chemicals is highly preferred). Vietnamese candidates will be given priority.
• Professional Skills: Proficient in chemical production processes, technical expertise, quality control, and EHS management. Strong leadership, cross-departmental coordination, and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Project Resources: Possess technical or market resources in the fine chemicals sector; candidates who can bring collaborative projects will be given significant priority.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English as a working language is preferred. Strong communication skills in both Chinese and English are advantageous.
• Site Development Capability: Experience in greenfield project setup (0-1 plant establishment) is a strong plus.
• Personal Attributes: Results-driven with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset, capable of adapting to challenges in a fast-paced environment and leading team transformation.

Work Location

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (within 20 km of the city center).

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Substantial performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits: including full insurance coverage, annual health check-ups, paid leave, and professional development support.
• Significant growth platform: Become a foundational leader and manager of our overseas core business, enjoying the career advancement and rewards brought by rapid company growth.

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