Assistant Site Manager (Nanjing, CN, 210047)
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LocationNanjing, CN, 210047
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8–12 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
Knowledgeable on China safety, environment protection, and other legal requirements and regulation
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
Strong understanding of HSE, process safety, quality systems and maintenance strategies
Operational leadership, problem-solving, project management, stakeholder management, coaching and cross-functional influence
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt minimum
Good verbal and written, presentation skills in English/Chinese
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
MBA or advanced degree preferred
International work or study experience
Black Belt preferred or committed pathway to Black Belt
3-6 months oversea assignment for work/study
Few domestic/oversea business travel
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
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