Global Oils & Fats Process Optimization Expert

Wilmar International; Johor; On-site; MYR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar International is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Development and Optimization Expert to lead process improvements across our global oils and fats factories. This is a senior individual-contributor role that combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on continuous improvement and data-driven trials.

As a trusted internal expert, you will partner with factory leadership to improve yield, efficiency and product quality through data-driven analysis and well-designed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of senior experience in specialty oils and fats processing.
• Demonstrated track record in process development, optimization, and plant trial execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across functions and cultures without formal authority; engage plant leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; produce technical documentation and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the group’s specialty oils and fats process expert and technical reference for factories and stakeholders globally.
• Design experiments and lead factory trials to improve yields, efficiency or product quality.
• Share best practices across the group’s factories.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging process technologies.
• Partner with suppliers and academia to explore and develop new specialty oils and fat processes.
• Lead internal process development and optimization projects for specialty oils and fats.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven analysis

Technical communication

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Wilmar International is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Development and Optimization Expert to lead process improvements across our global oils and fats factories. This is a senior individual-contributor role that combines deep technical expertise with a strong focus on continuous improvement and data-driven trials.

As a trusted internal expert, you will partner with factory leadership to improve yield, efficiency and product quality through data-driven analysis and well-designed