Deputy Director, Refinery (Malaysia)

We are partnering with a leading player in the renewable fuels sector to appoint a Deputy Director for a large-scale biorefinery in Malaysia. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing production operations within a complex continuous processing environment, supporting the delivery of sustainable fuel solutions to global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with feedstock availability, customer demand, and logistics requirements
• Monitor and drive KPI performance across production, ensuring targets for output, quality, and efficiency are achieved
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, logistics, and commercial to ensure seamless operations
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production team, including workforce planning and training
• Implement and maintain robust process control systems and operational standards to optimise performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and improve cost efficiency
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards, acting as the primary HSSE lead within production
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in production operations within refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing environments
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or managerial role within a continuous process facility
• Strong operational experience in refinery or chemical plants; exposure to hydrotreating or similar processes is advantageous
• Proven ability to manage production planning, scheduling, and performance optimisation
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience building and developing teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to operational challenges
• Strong understanding of HSSE principles and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

Why This Role?

• Join a high-growth renewable fuels platform at the forefront of the energy transition
• Opportunity to lead and develop a production team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity, or would like to have a confidential discussion, please apply directly.