Assistant Site Manager

Responsibilities

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Translate site-level targets into clear, measurable objectives and action plans across production, maintenance, quality and supply.
• Monitor daily/weekly/monthly performance dashboards; drive recoveries and corrective actions to meet KPIs.
• Lead shift / operations reviews and ensure ownership of performance metrics at functional leads.
• Define and lead the site CI agenda: Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization, energy & waste reduction.
• Sponsor and deliver prioritized CI projects with measurable savings and throughput gains.
• Identify, prioritize and implement low-cost operational improvements and standard work.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and process safety requirements and lead site CI efforts to continuously reduce incidents and risk.
• Coach leaders to maintain proactive hazard identification and corrective action closure.
• Drive improvements in site management processes (production planning, shift handover, SOPs, maintenance planning, CAPA).
• Facilitate effective cross-functional coordination (engineering, supply chain, quality, maintenance) and remove execution barriers.
• Coach, develop and build bench strength for key operator and leader roles; lead competency development plans.
• Actively mentor potential successors for critical site roles.
• Serve as Acting Site Manager when required and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships (local authorities, customers, community) under Site Manager guidance.
• Deliver regular performance updates, CI project business cases and CAPEX proposals to the Site Manager and regional/corporate leaders.
• Drive accurate and timely data for decision-making and audits.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT

Education and Knowledge Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• International work or study experience will be preferred
• Knowledgeable on China safety, environment protection, and other legal requirements and regulation

Business Skill and Experience

Experience:

8-12+ years operations experience in chemical/continuous processes with progressive leadership roles. Proven track record in CI deployment (Lean / Six Sigma) and plant operations required. Government relationship management experience.

Technical:

Strong understanding of HSE, process safety, quality systems and maintenance strategies.

Skills:

Operational leadership, problem-solving, project management, stakeholder management, coaching and cross-functional influence.

Certifications:

Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt minimum; Black Belt preferred or committed pathway to Black Belt.

Language:

Good verbal and written, presentation skills in English/Chinese

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Results oriented - drives accountability and follow-through.
• Safety-minded - demonstrates visible leadership and ownership for HSE.
• Collaborative leader - builds trust and aligns diverse teams.
• Change agent - influences and sustains process improvements.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 3-6 months oversea assignment for work/study
• Few domestic/oversea business travel