Maintenance Engineer

Ambition Group Malaysia; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Klang City is seeking a skilled production supervisor to lead and manage operations at their Chilled Plant. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Food Technology and experience in food or dairy manufacturing, specifically in UHT or chilled environments. The role includes overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Attractive salary package and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or dairy manufacturing, preferably UHT or chilled production environments.
• Strong knowledge of FSMS, HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Leadership experience managing technicians and operators in a shift-based operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians and operators to meet production targets, KPIs, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage day-to-day production operations for Chilled Plant, ensuring output, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Implement and improve Food Safety Management Systems in line with ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC requirements.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Production Supervision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Food Technology

Job description

Lead and supervise technicians and operators to meet production targets, KPIs, quality, and safety standards.

Manage day-to-day production operations for Chilled Plant (UHT & Fresh Milk), ensuring output, quality, and schedule adherence.

Implement, maintain, and improve Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in line with ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC requirements.

Ensure GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and documentation compliance; lead internal and external audits.

Drive preventive and autonomous maintenance to reduce downtime and improve OEE.

Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and perform hands‑on troubleshooting when required.

Manage spare parts availability, usage tracking, and supplier coordination.

Monitor and improve production KPIs such as efficiency, yield, and output through corrective actions.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, QCC, cost and quality improvements).

Train, coach, and develop operators and technicians to improve skills and performance.

Enforce Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) compliance, including HIRADC, ISO 14001, and waste/IETS management.

Ensure proper shift handover, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians and operators to meet production targets, KPIs, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage day‑to‑day production operations for Chilled Plant (UHT & Fresh Milk), ensuring output, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Implement, maintain, and improve Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in line with ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC requirements.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and documentation compliance; lead internal and external audits.
• Drive preventive and autonomous maintenance to reduce downtime and improve OEE.
• Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and perform hands‑on troubleshooting when required.
• Manage spare parts availability, usage tracking, and supplier coordination.
• Monitor and improve production KPIs such as efficiency, yield, and output through corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, QCC, cost and quality improvements).
• Train, coach, and develop operators and technicians to improve skills and performance.
• Enforce Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) compliance, including HIRADC, ISO 14001, and waste/IETS management.
• Ensure proper shift handover, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience in food or dairy manufacturing, preferably UHT or chilled production environments.
• Strong knowledge of FSMS, HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Hands‑on experience in production supervision and maintenance coordination.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, TPM, and OEE improvement.
• Leadership experience managing technicians and operators in a shift‑based operation.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiar with SHE requirements, HIRADC, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Able to work on shifts and perform hands‑on operational tasks when needed.