Manager, Operations

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Job Description: Job Responsbilities: Oversee daily production activities to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules. Monitor yield, oil quality parameters, and process efficiency, drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce losses and downtime.

Ensure production planning aligns with sales/demand forecasts, raw material availability, and capacity. Review and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each production stage. Manage manpower planning, shift scheduling, and performance of Production & Engineering. Analyze production KPIs (OEE, throughput, waste/loss ratio, downtime) and report to senior management.

Oversee the Maintenance & Engineering function, including boiler operations, utilities, power supply/electrical systems, and overall plant/equipment maintenance. Ensure preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective maintenance programs are implemented and tracked for all critical equipment, including boilers and utility systems.

Ensure all pressure vessels and boilers are strictly in compliance with JKKP (Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan / Department of Occupational Safety and Health) statutory requirements. Constantly find ways to improve efficiency across all processing plants. Minimize unplanned downtime through effective maintenance planning and root-cause analysis of equipment failures.

Ensure cost-effective operation of all plants, with monthly costs maintained within the approved budget. Review and manage the annual operating budget for Production and Engineering, including capital expenditure planning. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, including steam/energy, efficiency and process-loss reduction.

Ensure all plants and buildings are always kept clean and tidy in line with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good housekeeping. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering / mechanical engineering or related field Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a refinery, or food processing manufacturing environment, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role overseeing both production and maintenance functions.

Strong knowledge of fractionation, continuous/semi-continuous refining processes, and CPO washing plant operations. Strong knowledge in maintenance operations Process Optimization To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.