Job Summary
Oversee and improve production processes to ensure consistent product quality, reliable equipment performance, and efficient operations. Analyse process performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement improvements to machinery, production methods, and resource utilisation within a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily production activities and resolve process and operational issues promptly to minimise downtime and disruptions.
- Analyse production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency, capacity, and reliability.
- Monitor in-process quality and process parameters to maintain consistent product quality and meet established specifications.
- Track actual production output against planned targets, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate production planning and scheduling to meet delivery timelines and optimise manpower, machinery, and material utilisation.
- Work closely with production, warehouse, procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth production flow.
- Evaluate and recommend upgrades to machinery, equipment, and technologies to improve production performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis of recurring process issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Ensure process improvements support food safety, quality, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, preferably in chocolate, confectionery, or a similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of process control, production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in production planning, equipment optimisation, and manufacturing performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP, and food safety management systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills, with a practical, hands-on approach.
Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- Do you have relevant experience in food manufacturing processes? If yes, please state the types of products you have worked with, and your key responsibilities, particularly in process improvement, production troubleshooting, and process control.
- What is your Last drawn Salary?
- What is your expected salary?
- What is your notice period?
Education:
Experience:
- food manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- confectionery manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person