Plant Manger, Pe, Qingyuan Site

Firmenich

Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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10+ years manufacturing leadership experience
Perfumery or fmcg operations background
End-to-end site start-up and commissioning
** Firmenich is seeking a Plant Manager for their new manufacturing site in Qingyuan, Guangdong, China. The role requires extensive leadership experience in manufacturing operations and offers the opportunity to build and shape the plant's culture and operational systems from the ground up. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers a rare opportunity to build and run a manufacturing site from the ground up, shaping systems and culture from day one.
  • The successful candidate will lead end-to-end site start-up, ensuring safe and reliable operations while managing production, quality, and maintenance.
  • Join an industry leader focused on health, nutrition, and beauty, where you will drive performance in safety, cost, and quality within a supportive team environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Firmenich is seeking a Plant Manager for their new manufacturing site in Qingyuan, Guangdong, China. The role requires extensive leadership experience in manufacturing operations and offers the opportunity to build and shape the plant's culture and operational systems from the ground up. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years manufacturing leadership experience
  • Perfumery or FMCG operations background
  • End-to-end site start-up and commissioning
  • EHS and quality compliance management
  • Budget and CAPEX ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Lean and TPM methodologies knowledge
  • World-class manufacturing (WCM) experience
  • Innovative and continuous improvement mindset
  • Cross-cultural collaborative leadership
  • Matrix organization stakeholder management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry
  • 10+ years leading perfumery or chemical manufacturing
  • Proven ability in regulated environments

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