Deputy General Director

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the overall operational strategy in close collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term business direction.
• Translate corporate objectives into clear operational priorities, action plans, and measurable improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Drive sustainable business growth by continuously enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, reliability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide strong leadership across multiple functions and locations to ensure consistent execution of strategic and operational priorities.

Manufacturing & Production Management

• Lead and oversee manufacturing and production activities across multiple facilities and operating locations.
• Ensure production operations consistently meet required standards for output, efficiency, reliability, product quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Optimize manufacturing capacity, resource utilization, and production planning to support current business requirements and future growth.
• Identify operational gaps and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, process stability, and overall plant performance.
• Establish consistent operating practices and performance standards across production sites.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Provide overall leadership for supply chain and logistics operations, including warehousing, distribution, delivery planning, transportation, and fleet management.
• Develop and optimize supply chain processes to ensure reliable product availability, efficient delivery, and effective cost management.
• Drive improvements in logistics productivity, service levels, asset utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure supply chain activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Strengthen coordination between production, supply chain, commercial teams, and other relevant functions to ensure effective end-to-end operations.

Technical & Customer Operations

• Oversee technical and operational support provided to customers where applicable, including implementation, commissioning, maintenance support, technical troubleshooting, and other after-sales services.
• Ensure technical service activities are delivered efficiently and contribute to customer satisfaction and long-term business relationships.
• Work closely with relevant commercial and technical teams to address complex customer requirements and operational issues.

Operational Excellence & Business Transformation

• Lead transformation programs aimed at standardizing, simplifying, and improving operational processes across locations and functions.
• Develop and implement operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, cost competitiveness, and organizational performance.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and technology-enabled improvements across operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen performance management, and improve decision-making through better use of systems and data.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational discipline throughout the organization.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Partner with relevant functions to maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental protection, and quality across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, operational standards, applicable regulations, and corporate requirements.
• Embed safety and quality considerations into operational decision-making, planning, and execution.
• Maintain reliable operations and high service standards to support customer satisfaction and business continuity.

People & Organization Development

• Lead, engage, and develop management teams across multiple operating locations and functions.
• Build the organizational capabilities and leadership capacity required to support future business growth.
• Establish clear performance expectations and strengthen accountability throughout the operations organization.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, leadership development, and capability-building initiatives for critical operational roles.
• Coach and develop senior and middle management teams to strengthen leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Support workforce planning and organizational design to ensure the business has the appropriate structure and capabilities for its strategic objectives.

Business & Partnership Leadership

• Provide senior leadership oversight for designated business units, strategic partnerships, or joint operations as assigned.
• Ensure operational readiness, effective governance, and alignment between internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in key operational and business discussions where required.
• Support the development and execution of strategic investments, expansion initiatives, and major operational projects.

Enterprise Leadership & Cross-functional Alignment

• Promote strong alignment and collaboration across business units, locations, and corporate functions.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence across key operating locations and provide hands‑on support to local management teams.
• Work closely with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functions to deliver company-wide priorities.
• Oversee selected strategic initiatives on behalf of senior management and ensure effective coordination among key stakeholders.
• Contribute to broader business planning and decision-making as a member of the senior leadership team.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or equivalent management degree would be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, chemicals, or other complex industrial environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and logistics functions across multiple locations.
• Strong track record of leading operational transformation, process improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in operational excellence, digitalization, automation, or technology-driven transformation projects.
• Proven capability in managing large and geographically dispersed organizations.
• Strong experience in organizational development, leadership development, succession planning, and change management.
• Previous senior-level experience such as Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Supply Chain Director, COO, Deputy General Director, or a comparable leadership role is highly preferred.
• Experience working within complex corporate structures, partnerships, or multi-entity organizations would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking combined with a practical and execution-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, productivity improvement, and cost control.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with the ability to balance operational performance, customer requirements, and business profitability.
• Proven ability to lead organizational transformation and manage change across large teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly when working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing management teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across operating locations as required.

Preferred Profile

• Senior operations leader with substantial experience in chemicals.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site operations and large frontline workforces.
• Strong track record of driving operational performance, transformation, organizational development, and sustainable business growth.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on execution levels within a dynamic and demanding business environment.