Deputy Factory Manager

TAI CHUANG FOOD MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Johor Bahru seeks a dynamic deputy factory director to lead production and operations. You will ensure adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards while fostering a positive team environment. Required qualifications include a degree in engineering or food science and at least 3 years of production management experience in the food industry, preferably with baking or beverages. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Opportunities for career development

Monday to Friday working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of production management experience in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with baking, beverages, and processed foods preferred.
• Strong sense of career ambition and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage production execution and monitoring, optimizing processes.
• Lead and motivate frontline production teams.
• Implement food safety management systems like HACCP and GMP.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with warehousing, logistics, and quality departments.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, food science

Job description

【1】About Us: A multinational enterprise deeply rooted in Asia

Since its establishment in 2000, Taichuang Group has undergone 25 years of steady development and has grown into a multinational enterprise with a presence in Asia. We have established a stable and efficient "triangle" operation system with Taiwan as the research and management core, China as the market and logistics hub, and Malaysia as the manufacturing base, ensuring the provision of excellent and reliable products and services to global customers.

【2】Global layout and investment scale

Our strategic layout reflects our commitment to quality and long-term commitment to the market：

◦ Location: Located in the core business district of Taipei city center.

◦ Assets: We have our own office and research and development center, covering an area of 300 square meters.

◦ Investment: The total investment amount exceeds NT $60 million, demonstrating a strong foundation and capability.

◦ Assets and scale: We have an integrated office and warehouse center with a total area of 5000 square meters.

◦ Investment: The total investment amount is up to RMB 25 million, with strong local inventory management and rapid market response capabilities.

◦ Investment and Manufacturing: With a total investment of RM2.5 million, we have a 22000 square foot state-of-the-art factory with strong independent production capabilities.

【3】Our strength and achievements

① Strong asset foundation: From self owned property rights in downtown Taipei, to large warehousing centers in Shanghai, and to self built factories in Malaysia, we invest heavily in assets to ensure the stability and sustainability of our business.

② Complete supply chain control: integrating research and development, management, large-scale manufacturing, and efficient warehousing and logistics, achieving full process controllability from product conception to rapid delivery.

③ Excellent market trust: In the Chinese market, we have successfully served over 5000 high-quality customers and accumulated a solid industry reputation and rich service experience.

About the role

Our business in Johor Bahru is currently in a rapid expansion phase, and we are looking for a dynamic and leadership deputy factory director to work with us to build an excellent production and operation system. As a core member of the factory management team, you will report directly to the factory director and be fully responsible for the daily operation and management of the production department. You are the direct executor of the company's goals and need to lead the team to ensure that production tasks fully meet safety, quality, cost, and efficiency standards. We are looking for a practical manager who can meet challenges and drive results.

What you'll be doing

Production and operation management: Fully responsible for the execution and monitoring of production plans, optimizing production processes, and ensuring the timely, high-quality, and quantity completion of production goals.

Team and Performance Leadership: Lead, motivate, and cultivate frontline production teams (including squad leaders, operators, etc.), create a positive, efficient, and disciplined work atmosphere, and enhance the overall combat effectiveness of the team.

Quality and Safety System: Strictly implement food safety management systems (such as HACCP, GMP), lead quality control and cost control in the production process, and ensure zero accidents in safety production.

Continuous improvement: Proactively identify production bottlenecks, promote continuous improvement in production efficiency, equipment efficiency, and material loss rate, and propose practical and feasible solutions.

Cross departmental collaboration: Work closely with departments such as warehousing, logistics, quality, and administration to ensure seamless integration between production processes and other links in the supply chain.

Complete other tasks assigned by the company's management.

What we're looking for

1. Educational requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, food science, or related fields. If one has exceptionally rich and relevant management experience, a diploma qualification may also be considered.

2. Industry experience: Must have at least 3 years of production management experience in the food manufacturing industry, with producers familiar with baking, beverages, and processed foods being particularly preferred.

3. Core competencies:

① Possess a strong sense of career ambition, eager to grow in the face of challenges, and able to lead a team to charge forward.

② Having excellent team leadership, motivation, and communication skills, able to effectively manage a diverse team.

③ Proficient in production management, cost control, quality system, and on-site management.

④ Agile thinking, able to quickly analyze abnormal problems in production and make decisive decisions.

4. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Chinese and Malay; Basic English communication skills.

5. Personal qualities: result oriented, strong ability to withstand pressure, possessing a high sense of responsibility and professionalism.

What we offer

At TAI CHUANG FOOD MALAYSIA SDN BHD', we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (1-hour lunch break).

Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programmes.