Food Manufacturing Operations Leader

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam seeks an experienced Operations Leader to plan, organize, and oversee daily production to meet targets while upholding quality and food safety standards. You will drive continuous improvement, manage 24/7 shifts, and coordinate maintenance, materials, and logistics to sustain supply chain performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in food technology or engineering and 7–10 years in food manufacturing, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in food technology, engineering or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in food manufacturing including production, warehouse and environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, lean manufacturing, and 24/7 operations management.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to meet targets and schedules.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with HACCP, ISO, GMP and food safety standards.
• Monitor key production KPIs (yield, downtime, efficiency) and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate production shifts to support 24/7 operations.
• Manage maintenance, utilities, and equipment reliability to prevent disruptions.
• Oversee technical support, troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to drive efficiency across operations.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods; ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to safeguard uninterrupted supply chain.
• Manage environmental facilities and ensure compliance with EH&S regulations.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and reduce environmental impact.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, operators, and support staff; promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Team management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in food technology or engineering

Job description

QL Kitchen Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam seeks an experienced Operations Leader to plan, organize, and oversee daily production to meet targets while upholding quality and food safety standards. You will drive continuous improvement, manage 24/7 shifts, and coordinate maintenance, materials, and logistics to sustain supply chain performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in food technology or engineering and 7–10 years in food manufacturing, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical