Senior Corporate Engineering (FMCG)

A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Corporate Engineering Team Leader to provide technical guidance and governance across all manufacturing sites from their head office in Jakarta.

Senior Corporate Engineering Team Leader

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: engineering governance, capital project management, asset reliability, multi-site operations, technical authority, stakeholder collaboration, safety compliance, team leadership

A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Corporate Engineering Team Leader to provide technical guidance and governance across all manufacturing sites from their head office in Jakarta. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape engineering standards, oversee major capital projects, and ensure asset reliability while supporting operational excellence throughout a network of facilities. As the technical authority, you will align engineering initiatives with business strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and nurture the development of a large team. If you are passionate about driving consistency, safety, and cost efficiency in engineering operations, this position provides an exceptional platform for your expertise. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, exposure to complex multi-site challenges, and the chance to make a lasting impact on both people and processes.

• • Influence engineering direction at a strategic level by setting standards and governing best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.
• • Lead significant capital projects including plant expansions and facility upgrades, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.
• • Enjoy flexible working opportunities and be part of a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and collaborative achievement.

What you'll do:

As Senior Corporate Engineering Team Leader based in Jakarta’s head office site, you will play a central role in shaping the future of engineering across all manufacturing locations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing robust standards that unify approaches to design, maintenance, and asset management. You will act as the go-to technical authority for critical decisions—ensuring risks are managed effectively while supporting safe and reliable operations. Overseeing major CAPEX projects will see you reviewing designs and budgets while monitoring progress against key milestones. Your focus on asset lifecycle management will drive improvements in reliability through proactive maintenance strategies. By fostering close partnerships with stakeholders across departments and nurturing your team’s capabilities through coaching and support, you will help embed a culture of operational excellence. Success in this role means delivering consistent results that enhance safety, quality, cost efficiency—and ultimately contribute to the long-term sustainability of the organisation’s manufacturing footprint.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate engineering standards, policies, and best practices to ensure alignment across all manufacturing sites.
• Ensure consistency in engineering design, maintenance procedures, and asset management systems throughout the organisation’s operations.
• Act as the technical authority for major engineering decisions by providing expert guidance during escalations and risk assessments.
• Lead and govern major capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects such as plant expansions, new facility construction, and significant infrastructure upgrades.
• Review and approve detailed engineering designs, budgets, schedules, and execution plans to guarantee optimal outcomes for each project.
• Monitor project delivery closely to ensure performance targets related to cost control, quality assurance, timelines, and safety compliance are consistently met.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management activities including commissioning of new equipment, development of maintenance strategies, and planning for replacements or upgrades.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives by implementing preventive maintenance programmes that maximise equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with internal engineering standards as well as external safety regulations and environmental requirements through regular audits and inspections.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and capability development for engineering teams while building strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders in plant operations, procurement, and corporate functions.

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Corporate Engineering Team Leader you will bring extensive experience gained from senior positions within multi-site manufacturing environments or large-scale industrial facilities. Your background should include not only deep technical expertise but also proven leadership capabilities—enabling you to guide teams through complex challenges while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. A solid grasp of capital project management principles is crucial as you will be responsible for overseeing significant investments from inception through execution. Your interpersonal strengths will allow you to collaborate effectively with colleagues at every level—from shop floor technicians to executive stakeholders—while your analytical mindset ensures sound judgement when navigating competing priorities. Experience implementing EHS protocols further highlights your commitment to responsible operations. Above all else your passion for continuous improvement combined with a nurturing approach towards team development will set you apart as an inspiring leader who delivers sustainable value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or related discipline) is required for this position to ensure foundational technical knowledge.
• 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience with at least 5–7 years spent in senior or corporate leadership roles overseeing complex operations is essential for success.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations or large-scale facilities is necessary to handle the scope of responsibility involved.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering standards coupled with hands-on expertise in CAPEX project management ensures effective governance over major investments.
• Proven ability to oversee asset management systems including commissioning processes and preventive maintenance programmes is highly valued.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are needed to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders across plant operations, procurement teams, and corporate functions.
• Sound commercial judgement combined with analytical problem-solving abilities enables effective decision-making under pressure.
• Experience supporting implementation of EHS (Environment Health & Safety) standards demonstrates commitment to regulatory compliance and workplace wellbeing.
• Track record of providing technical guidance along with coaching or mentoring junior engineers supports ongoing team development.
• Ability to participate constructively in audits or regulatory engagements reflects attention to detail and accountability.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Indonesia’s most respected names in consumer goods manufacturing—renowned for its commitment to operational excellence across an extensive network of production sites. Employees benefit from being part of a forward-thinking company that invests heavily in both people development and technological advancement. The culture here emphasises teamwork over hierarchy; knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level so everyone can contribute ideas towards shared goals. Flexible working opportunities are available where possible—helping you balance professional ambitions with personal commitments. With access to challenging projects spanning multiple disciplines there are ample opportunities for learning new skills or advancing your career within a supportive environment that values dependability loyalty inclusivity—and above all else mutual respect among colleagues.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative role where your expertise can shape the future of engineering excellence across multiple sites apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career chapter awaits.

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