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Production Manager (Specialty Gas)

Kaohsiung Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee specialty gas manufacturing operations in Taiwan. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity, and capacity growth while supporting new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up activities.
  • Lead a high-impact manufacturing supporting the semiconductor materials industry
  • Leadership while contributing to future site expansion and growth.

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational technology company with a strong presence in advanced materials and specialty chemical solutions. Serving customers in high-growth industries such as semiconductors and electronics, the organization is recognized for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Job Description

  • Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
  • Support new product introductions, process transfers, and manufacturing scale-up projects.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, particularly in hazardous and specialty gas manufacturing environments.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to optimize plant performance.
  • Develop production supervisors and frontline leaders through coaching and capability building.
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics and implement actions to improve operational performance.
  • Participate in capacity expansion and operational excellence programs to support future business growth.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
  • Experience within specialty gases, electronic chemicals, semiconductor materials, industrial gases, or other hazardous chemical manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of process safety management, toxic gas handling, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven track record of driving manufacturing improvements and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Experience supporting NPI, process transfer, or production ramp-up activities is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills.
  • Fluent Mandarin communication skills; English proficiency is an advantage.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to lead a strategic manufacturing operation within a growing high-technology industry.
  • Exposure to regional and global leadership teams with strong career development opportunities.
  • Participation in large-scale expansion projects and the potential pathway toward broader plant leadership responsibilities.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits, professional development programs, and a safety-focused working environment.



Contact
Eddie Chien
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098698
Phone number
+886 2 8729 8260

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Semiconductors
Location
Kaohsiung
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eddie Chien
Consultant phone
+886 2 8729 8260
Job Reference
JN-092026-7098698

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.