Our client, a leading multinational company, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to take full ownership of its Chemical Production Plant located 350 km from Tashkent. This is a full-time, non-rotation position (5/2 work schedule).
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and manage all plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
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Lead a team of 50+ professionals, focusing on operational efficiency, reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
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Ensure adherence to EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) policies, in close cooperation with the country EH&S team.
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Maintain strong customer relationships, handling day-to-day operational issues including safety, plant maintenance, and reporting.
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Manage interactions with authorities and third parties (inspections, environmental agencies, contractors, suppliers, etc.).
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Collaborate closely with regional teams within the Central Europe/Central Asia organization.
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Be available for stand-by and on-call duties as needed.
Requirements:
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Fluency in English and Russian is mandatory.
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Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, or related Technical field).
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10+ years of experience in a leadership role managing operating facilities in the chemical, steelmaking, or O&G industries (experience with SMR – steam methane reforming is a plus).
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Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams in a matrix organization.
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Strong strategic planning, safety-first mindset, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience in handling customer relationships and commercial contracts.