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Head of Production


Job Title: Head of Production
Our Client: A global leading Chemicals company
Country: China
Location: Shanghai, China
Specialisation: Manufacturing & Engineering
Salary: $50,000-$100,000
Job Reference: 16418
Contact Person: Dennis PARK Senior Recruitment Consultant
Contact Email: dennis.park@cesna.com
Job Published: 2026-10-27
  • [Position] Head of Production
  • [About Our Client] Our client is a global leading manufacturing company
  • [Job Summary]Head of Production

Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily production operations to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and stable manufacturing processes while achieving production targets.
  • Lead and manage a production team of 20+ employees, including workforce planning, performance management, and team development.
  • Implement production process standards, technical requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives established by the company's overseas headquarters.
  • Manage production planning, scheduling, manufacturing processes, and on-site operations to ensure production efficiency and product quality.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve production abnormalities, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Drive process optimization, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Coordinate and manage production-related projects, ensuring timely execution and achievement of project objectives.
  • Monitor production performance indicators, prepare operational reports, and provide regular updates to senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, chemical manufacturing safety standards, and internal operating procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, Applied Chemistry, or a closely related discipline from a full-time university program.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty gases, industrial gases, or chemical engineering/process design.
  • Practical experience in chemical production operations, process engineering, production management, and industrial safety.
  • Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
  • Proven experience in production planning, project execution, cost control, and operational improvement.
  • Experience managing production teams and coordinating cross-functional activities.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and hands-on operational management capabilities.
  • Experience in specialty gases or industrial gas manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • No specific foreign language requirement. Korean language proficiency would be an advantag

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