Food Safety Production Lead: Efficiency & Quality

San Soon Seng Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Soon Seng Food Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Supervisor in Malaysia to oversee the production line, ensure SOP compliance, and drive safe, efficient operations to meet targets.

You will supervise inspections, coordinate with maintenance, ensure food safety, mentor staff, document activities, and report performance to senior management while coordinating with logistics for inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production supervision or assistant supervision within manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and motivating production teams to achieve targets and maintain quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, quality control procedures and relevant regulations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting production schedules, technical drawings and quality specifications.
• Sound understanding of machinery operation, maintenance requirements and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to respond quickly to production issues and bottlenecks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including early morning and evening shifts.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with production management or ERP / SAP systems is advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in food safety or supervisory training are preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line operations to ensure safe and efficient work.
• Monitor output, quality, and adherence to schedules to meet targets.
• Inspect machinery and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Coordinate with maintenance to resolve breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company QC policies.
• Train and mentor production staff on techniques and safety.
• Document output reports, incident logs and quality records.
• Communicate production performance and challenges to senior management.
• Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory with logistics.

Skills

Production supervision

Food safety

Quality control

Team leadership

Documentation

Shift work

Tools

ERP / SAP

Job description

San Soon Seng Food Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Supervisor in Malaysia to oversee the production line, ensure SOP compliance, and drive safe, efficient operations to meet targets.

You will supervise inspections, coordinate with maintenance, ensure food safety, mentor staff, document activities, and report performance to senior management while coordinating with logistics for inventory.