Chief Operating Officer (Petrochemical)
Our client is seeking a highly driven and hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) (x1 vacancy) to lead and oversee all operational, sales, and R&D functions of their petrochemical company. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive excellence across multiple department. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading the company into its next phase of growth with sustainable strategies.
As the Chief Operating Officer, your role will be pivotal in driving the company's success. You will supervise and optimise daily operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your leadership will extend to overseeing commercial activities, aligning sales strategies with company objectives.
The package includes allowances, provident funds and health insurance
- Supervise and optimise day-to-day operations in Production, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality Control (QC)
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Oversee commercial activities and align sales strategies with company objectives
- Lead research and development initiatives to support innovation and product development
- Translate organisational strategy into actionable operational plans
- Monitor KPIs and drive accountability across departments
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Chief Operating Officer position brings a wealth of experience from the petrochemical industry. With a minimum of 10 years' direct experience, you have honed your technical and operational acumen. Your proven leadership skills have seen you successfully manage multi-functional teams across operations, sales, and R&D. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills enable you to effectively lead commercial initiatives contributing to top-line growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (mandatory)
- Minimum 10 years of direct experience in the petrochemical industry
- Proven leadership experience in managing multi-functional teams across operations, sales, and R&D
- Strong technical and operational acumen with a hands-on management style
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead commercial initiatives and contribute to top-line growth
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a well-known Thai company with strong stability. They are committed to fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration across their teams. This commitment extends to their dedication to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
What's next:
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Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551
About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Engineering and Manufacturing
Focus: Plant Management / Production / Manufacturing
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Executive
Location: Chonburi Province
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 7X66J6-8486F05F
Date posted: 30 April 2025
Consultant: Jutharath Vorakijroongroj
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