MANAGER - ENGINEERING (PLANT & PROCESS AND CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION) (EG11)

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry 4.0 adoption program

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager - Engineering to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant. You will drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement while developing the engineering team and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering with at least 8 years in engineering/maintenance, knowledge of PLC/SCADA/AutoCAD, GMP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, AutoCAD, manufacturing technologies, GMP, and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, time study, manpower utilization, and engineering division operations and budgeting.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities across the plant.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Plan, budget, and execute CAPEX projects, including engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 adoption.
• Monitor process costs and OEE; implement cost-effective improvements.
• Manage inventory, manpower, and performance tracking systems for optimal efficiency.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify issues early and maintain operational standards.
• Drive process improvements, equipment performance enhancements, and work practice optimization.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to align processes, solve issues, and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

AutoCAD

GMP

Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation)

Job description

MANAGER - ENGINEERING (PLANT & PROCESS AND CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION) (EG11)

Lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant.

Drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement. Manage team development, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory compliance to support business goals.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities across the plant.
2. Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
3. Plan, budget, and execute CAPEX projects, including engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 adoption.
4. Monitor process costs and OEE; implement cost-effective improvements.
5. Manage inventory, manpower, and performance tracking systems for optimal efficiency.
6. Conduct regular site inspections to identify issues early and maintain operational standards.
7. Drive process improvements, equipment performance enhancements, and work practice optimization.
8. Liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and resolve compliance issues.
9. Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team to achieve operational targets.
10. Coordinate with other departments to align processes, solve issues, and achieve organizational goals.

Qualification and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent
2. Minimum 8 years of engineering/maintenance experience
3. Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, AutoCAD, manufacturing technologies, GMP, and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation)
4. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, time study, manpower utilization, and engineering division operations and budgeting
5. Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is a plus

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 5,001-10,000 employees

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

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