Food Production Technician — Quality & Safety

Danisco Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Fun and positive working environment

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (EHSQ) professional for our Penang, Malaysia site to ensure compliance with EHSQ and food safety management systems. This onsite role supports hazard identification, incident investigations, and the rollout of safety programs such as WALK, HIRA, LSR, and EASI to protect people and the plant.

You will assist environmental initiatives, staff development, and cost-saving projects while ensuring SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S are followed to meet

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Technology or Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of EHSQ standards, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHSQ and food safety compliance across operations.
• Promote safe practices by supporting hazard identification, incident reporting, and investigations; assist in implementing safety programs such as WALK, HIRA, LSR, and EASI.
• Support environmental initiatives by understanding and applying environmentally safe processes and practices in daily operations.
• Assist in staff development, including onboarding, training, and performance reviews; contribute to creating a flexible and skilled workforce.
• Manage operating costs by supporting cost control measures, reducing rework, and leading area-level cost-saving projects.
• Support production operations by ensuring adherence to SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S principles; assist in meeting production schedules and KPIs.
• Contribute to project activities, including Management of Change (MOC), equipment training, and post-project reviews for continuous improvement.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as investigating complaints, managing corrective actions, and supporting halal certification and continuous improvement programs.
• Maintain compliance with temporary operating instructions (TOI) and assist in updating procedures and documentation for production processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

SAP familiarity

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Food Technology / Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

IFF is seeking a Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (EHSQ) professional for our Penang, Malaysia site to ensure compliance with EHSQ and food safety management systems. This onsite role supports hazard identification, incident investigations, and the rollout of safety programs such as WALK, HIRA, LSR, and EASI to protect people and the plant.

You will assist environmental initiatives, staff development, and cost-saving projects while ensuring SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S are followed to meet