Plant Manager

HEKTAŞ ASIA is the Central Asian subsidiary of Hektaş Group, providing innovative and sustainable solutions in the agricultural sector.

Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, our company focuses on crop protection, seeds, and agricultural solutions, aiming to increase farmers’ productivity while contributing to the development of regional agriculture.

With a strong corporate culture, an international perspective, and a growth-oriented vision, HEKTAŞ ASIA offers attractive career and development opportunities for talented professionals.

We are seeking a Production Manager who will play a key role in the commissioning and start-up of our manufacturing facility in Tashkent.

Job Description

• Lead and actively participate in the plant commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up phases of the factory
• Establish and implement production processes, workflows, and operational standards
• Manage and oversee daily production operations ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety
• Plan and optimize production schedules in line with demand forecasts
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D teams
• Manage production budgets, cost control, and resource utilization
• Recruit, lead, train, and develop production teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in agricultural chemicals or chemical production
• Hands-on experience in plant commissioning, factory start-up, or new line installation is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of chemical production processes, equipment, and safety standards
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, and EHS systems is a strong advantage
• Good command of English (Turkish is a plus)
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take ownership in a start-up manufacturing environment