Executive (Packing)

Julie's Biscuits; Alor Gajah; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent biscuit manufacturer in Alor Gajah, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have a degree and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth operation, tracking production quality, and conducting staff training. The role requires fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. The company offers shift rotations and values a positive team spirit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant manufacturing field.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operations of the factory.
• Track production progress and quality standards.
• Conduct training and briefings for staff.

Skills

Biscuit-loving

Optimistic

Tech-savvy

Detail oriented

Good listener

Reliable

Able to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Demeanour, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

The ideal candidate’s demeanour and approach to life and work should be as follows:

Biscuit-loving, fun-loving, optimistic, innovative, energetic, aspirational, tech-savvy, and eager to learn with a hearty zest for life, specifically humble, open, fearless and yet possessing a little edge to think and go out of the box;

A good listener, trustworthy, reliable, honest, accountable, collegial, well-groomed and professional;

Proactive, resourceful, detail oriented, well-organized, self-directed, and able to thrive in high-pressure situations;

Appreciative and respectful of diverse cultures, abilities, genders, and different worldly belief systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

• To ensure the smoothness of the overall operation.
• To arrange and monitor the Supervisor and Asst. Supervisor work positioning.
• To ensure good coordination on machine operation and product output.
• To track production progress, ensure adherence to the production planned schedule and planed output are achieve in daily production.
• To ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.

Problem Solving

• To overcome and solve manufacturing problems (Investigate problems, analyze root causes and define resolutions)
• To improve production efficiency in terms of manpower and work arrangement.
• To reduce rejects on wrappers, biscuits and other packaging materials.
• To ensure the cleanliness of Packing Department.
• To report malfunctions of any Packing related items and its subsequent losses.

Compliance

• To ensure all GMP, HACCP, ISO, FSSC, HAS and OHSAS requirements are carried out during daily operation.
• Comply with the company’s and departmental procedures and regulations.

Training

• To attend weekly operation meetings and organize meetings with supervisors, leaders and workers when necessary.
• To conduct briefing, HACCP and on-job training to the workers.
• Before handing-over the shift, to brief and write down any outstanding instructions to the next shift.
• Before taking-over the shift, to receive handing-over comments from the previous shift and take necessary actions.
• To maintain and enhance a positive working environment.
• To maintain good communication and build up team spirit amongst workers and staff and those of other departments.
• To motivate and maintain staffs and workers discipline.
• Undertaking any and all other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior and/or Company.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Possess at least a Degree and with at least 5 years of experience in related field.
• Possess good mechanical knowledge and relevant working experience in the manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and trouble-shooting skills.
• Detail oriented, able to practice high level of caution.
• Able to make effective and firm decisions.
• Reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with his superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Computer-literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Able to work from Monday to Saturday with shift rotation: Shift A (6:00 am – 2:00 pm), Shift B (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm), and Shift C (10:00 pm – 6:00 am).
• Possession of own transport is preferred.