Factory Operations Manager (Vegetable Processing)

VK VEGE & FRUIT (M) SDN BHD; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VK VEGE & FRUIT (M) SDN BHD in Gelang Patah, Johor, seeks an experienced Factory Operations Manager with hands-on vegetable processing expertise to lead and manage our vegetable processing factory daily.

The role focuses on production efficiency, manpower management, quality control, waste reduction, and cost management, ensuring food safety, GMP, HACCP compliance, and smooth coordination with other departments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in vegetable processing or fresh-cut vegetable production.
• Experience managing factory operations and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily production activities in the vegetable processing factory.
• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet customer orders on time.
• Lead production supervisors, team leaders and factory workers.
• Monitor output, manpower efficiency, and operating performance.
• Control raw material usage, wastage, labour costs and expenses.
• Establish and improve SOPs; ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Vegetable processing

Production management

Leadership

Cost control

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Job description

Factory Operations Manager (Vegetable Processing)

Location: SILC, Gelang Patah, Johor
Salary: Negotiable Based on Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Factory Operations Manager with strong hands-on vegetable processing experience to lead and manage overall factory operations.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on Factory Operations Manager who can independently oversee the overall daily operations of our vegetable processing factory.

The ideal candidate must have extensive practical experience in vegetable processing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage production efficiency, manpower, product quality, wastage, and operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for the overall daily operations and management of the vegetable processing factory.

Oversee all production activities, including vegetable receiving, cutting, peeling, washing, sorting, processing, and packing.

Plan, organize, and monitor daily production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.

Lead, supervise, and manage production supervisors, team leaders, and factory workers.

Monitor production output, productivity, manpower efficiency, and daily operational performance.

Control raw material usage, vegetable wastage, labour costs, and production expenses.

Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Ensure proper manpower planning, staff allocation, training, discipline, and performance management.

Establish, implement, and continuously improve factory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP, and quality control requirements.

Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth daily factory operations.

Resolve daily production and operational issues independently.

Prepare operational reports and report directly to Management.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in vegetable processing or fresh-cut vegetable production.

Strong practical knowledge of vegetable cutting, peeling, washing, sorting, processing, and packing operations.

Previous experience as a Factory Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or Assistant Manager is preferred.

Proven ability to independently manage factory operations and production teams.

Strong experience in manpower management, production planning, cost control, and wastage reduction.

Good understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and factory hygiene standards.

Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Able to work under pressure and manage a fast-paced production environment.

Hands-on, responsible, disciplined, and results-oriented.

Important

Direct hands-on experience in vegetable processing is essential.

Candidates with only general manufacturing or unrelated factory management experience may not be suitable for this position.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on relevant experience and capability.

Opportunity to take ownership of overall factory operations.

Career growth and management development opportunities.