Factory Manager

TPG OIL & GAS SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biodiesel production company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations including production, maintenance, and compliance with biodiesel regulations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of manufacturing experience, with 5 years in a management role specific to biodiesel or chemical operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, with 5 years in plant management in biodiesel or chemical operations.
• Strong knowledge of biodiesel or chemical process operations.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and factory licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations including Production, Maintenance and Utilities.
• Drive production efficiency and coordinate with lab for quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with local biodiesel regulations and factory licensing.
• Manage budgets, CAPEX planning, and operational performance KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Production efficiency

Compliance management

Budget management

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage all plant operations including Production, Maintenance and Utilities

Drive production efficiency, coordinate with lab and ensure quality meet standards, cost control and continuous improvement

Ensure full compliance with local biodiesel regulations, factory licensing, DOSH requirements, environmental standards and statutory reporting

Oversee factory licensing, equipment certification and plant insurance coverage

Ensure compliance with DOSH / OSHA requirements and factory regulations including machinery notifications and Certificates of Fitness (e.g., boilers, pressure vessels)

Lead environmental compliance (scheduled waste, emissions, ETP discharge limits) and coordinate required permits/monitoring

Manage compliance associated with licensing requirements for biofuel production and renewal, plant construction and blending activities

Ensure documentation and compliance for all statutory reporting and permit conditions

Manage budgets, CAPEX planning and operational performance KPIs.

Requirements :

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a plant or factory management role in biodiesel, oleochemical, palm oil refinery or chemical related operations

Strong knowledge of biodiesel or chemical process operations, utilities (boilers, ETP) and maintenance management

Familiarity with environmental compliance and factory licensing requirements