Global Head of Process Technology & Continuous Improvement

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Global Head of Process Technology & Continuous Improvement in Kuala Lumpur. This leadership role focuses on building and deploying process technology strategies across multiple sites, guiding capability development, and embedding robust governance standards in oils and fats processing.

You will drive data-driven improvements, connect engineering with operations and digital teams, and champion structured problem solving to deliver measurable performance outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with strong technical credibility.

Responsibilities

• Define and own process engineering excellence standards across oils and fats refining, with hands-on support for complex technical challenges.
• Deploy structured process tools—root cause problem solving, control optimisation, and loss analysis—embedded into daily site routines.
• Drive staged deployment from pilot to multi-site scale with sustained adoption.
• Integrate process data with digital teams to move sites from reactive firefighting to proactive performance.
• Build a sustainable internal process expert network through coaching, capability pathways, and governance standards.

Skills

Palm oil processing

Continuous process manufacturing

Process troubleshooting

Plant optimization

Cross-site leadership

Engineering leadership

Digital transformation

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH or equivalent preferred

Job description

Global Head of Process Technology & Continuous Improvement | Kuala Lumpur

A rare opportunity for a deep process engineering expert to step into a head office leadership role with a truly cross-site mandate. If you combine hands-on technical mastery with the ability to coach, influence, and embed lasting operational change, this role was built for you.

Why Apply?

Our client is a leading global agri-business with a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint across palm oil processing. This is a genuine chance to shape process technology strategy from the ground up - building capability, driving performance, and leaving a lasting impact across the organisation.

The Role

Own the development and deployment of process technology and capability across multiple manufacturing sites. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and owning process engineering excellence standards across oils and fats refining, with hands-on support for complex technical challenges
• Deploying structured process tools - root cause problem solving, control optimisation, and loss analysis - embedded into daily site routines
• Driving a staged deployment approach from pilot through to multi-site scale and sustained adoption
• Integrating process data with digital teams to move sites from reactive firefighting to proactive performance
• Building a sustainable internal process expert network through structured coaching, capability pathways, and governance standards

What We're Looking For

A technically credible, operationally experienced leader who can bridge engineering, operations, and digital transformation. You'll bring:

• Expert knowledge of palm oil or oils and fats processing or continuous process manufacturing
• Proven experience in process troubleshooting, plant optimisation, and complex problem solving
• A track record leading cross-site or multi-plant initiatives with measurable operational outcomes
• The ability to translate technical expertise into operational improvements and influence site leadership
• Experience across matrix organisations spanning engineering, operations, and digital functions
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent; NEBOSH or equivalent preferred

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)