Executive, Manufacturing Development & Services

Executive, Manufacturing Development & Services; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Executive, Manufacturing Development & Services to drive standardisation and improvement across the manufacturing network. You will support the creation of SOPs, governance of documentation and capability development for operators, engineers and SMEs.

The role focuses on translating knowledge into practical learning materials, aligning practices with actual operating conditions, and facilitating cross-BU sharing of best manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience in process engineering, operations and manufacturing improvement.
• Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing standards, SOPs and working instructions.
• Identify gaps, drive process optimization and sustain improvements across BUs.
• Deliver learning modules and competency development for manufacturing staff.
• Engage sites, observe operations and validate standards under real conditions.
• Support global operations initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Manufacturing improvement

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Manufacturing Development & Operational Standards

Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing standards, minimum operating requirements, frameworks, tools and practical methodologies across operating units.

Identify gaps and opportunities to improve manufacturing practices, operational discipline, process consistency and execution.

Work with SMEs to develop practical manufacturing standards that reflect actual operating conditions and requirements.

Benchmark manufacturing practices across operating units and externally, where relevant, to identify opportunities for improvement and replication.

Support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of manufacturing standards across BUs (business units).

Manufacturing Improvement & Problem Solving

Support BUs in identifying and addressing manufacturing performance gaps, recurring operational issues and improvement opportunities.

Participate in process optimization, operational troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA).

Support implementation and follow up of improvement actions to verify effectiveness and sustainability.

Identify successful improvements that can be standardized and replicated across relevant BUs.

SOP Development & Governance

Develop, review and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions and other operational documents as part of the manufacturing standards frameworks.

Engage Operators, Supervisors, Engineers, SMEs to ensure documented practices are technically sound, practical and aligned with actual operating conditions.

Support governance of technical documentation including ownership, approval, revision, implementation and periodic review.

Support verification of SOP implementation and effectiveness at site.

Manufacturing Capability & Knowledge Development

Develop and enhance structured technical learning module and competency development programmes for manufacturing personnel.

Work with SMEs and experienced plant personnel to capture operational knowledge, lessons learned and manufacturing best practices.

Translate technical and operational knowledge into practical learning materials, manufacturing standards and competency requirements.

Develop learning content covering process fundamentals, critical operating parameters, equipment, abnormal operating conditions, troubleshooting and operational best practices.

Support development of competency assessments to verify knowledge and practical application.

Site Engagement, Standardisation & Best Practice Sharing

Maintain regular engagement with BUs to understand actual manufacturing practices, operational challenges and improvement opportunities.

Conduct structured site observations, assessments and discussions with operators, engineers, supervisors and technical SMEs.

Validate manufacturing standards, SOPs, technical modules and improvement methodologies under actual operating conditions.

Identify, document and evaluate successful manufacturing practices and lessons learned for potential replication across BUs.

Facilitate cross-BU sharing of technical knowledge, lessons learned and proven manufacturing practices.

Gather feedback from BUs and incorporate operational learning into the continuous improvement of MDS (Manufacturing Development & Standards), tools and capability programmes.

Global Operations Support

Support wider Global Operations initiatives where manufacturing knowledge and site engagement are required.

Participate in operational assessments, benchmarking exercises, manufacturing improvement initiatives and reviews.

Provide support to relevant Global Operations including Performance Excellence, Asset Care, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, HSE and other manufacturing-related initiatives where required.

Support cross-functional projects and special assignments related to manufacturing performance, capability and operational development.

Collaborate with other Global Operations functions to promote alignment, knowledge sharing and effective implementation of manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Reporting

Support the preparation and consolidation of MDS and relevant Glboal Operations performance reports, management updates and presentations.

Monitor and track progress of manufacturing development, improvement and capability building initiatives.

Maintain appropriate trackers and dashboards to monitor initiatives, action items, deliverables and improvement outcomes.

Other reports.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or technical disciple, preferably: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines.

Minimum of 3-years working experience in palm oil refinery, edible oils, process manufacturing or related manufacturing operations.

Experience in Process Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Improvement is preferred.

Direct plant exposure to palm oil refining and/or fractionation would be a strong advantage.

Demonstrated involvement in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Manufacturing improvement
• Process troubleshooting and optimization
• Root cause analysis