Manufacturing Technician

Danisco Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Technician. The role is onsite and involves ensuring EHSQ and Food Safety compliance, supporting hazard investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement across production, cost control, and documentation.

Diploma holders in Food Technology or Engineering are welcome, with fresh graduates encouraged. Strong analytical skills, teamwork, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Technology, Engineering or related field; fresh graduates welcome.
• Knowledge of EHSQ standards, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHSQ and Food Safety management systems.
• Support hazard identification, incident reporting, and investigations; assist in safety programs (WALK, HIRA, LSR, EASI).
• Assist in staff development, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Support production operations by adhering to SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S; assist in meeting KPIs.
• Contribute to cost control and continuous improvement projects.
• Handle administrative tasks: investigations, corrective actions, halal certification, and TOIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Food Technology / Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Penang, Malaysia (onsite). Be part of an agile, collaborative, and strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Ensure compliance with EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) and Food Safety management systems, meeting regulatory requirements and best practices.

Promote safe practices by supporting hazard identification, incident reporting, and investigations; assist in implementing safety programs such as WALK, HIRA, LSR, and EASI.

Support environmental initiatives by understanding and applying environmentally safe processes and practices in daily operations.

Assist in staff development, including onboarding, training, and performance reviews; contribute to creating a flexible and skilled workforce.

Manage operating costs by supporting cost control measures, reducing rework, and leading area-level cost-saving projects.

Support production operations by ensuring adherence to SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S principles; assist in meeting production schedules and KPIs.

Contribute to project activities, including Management of Change (MOC), equipment training, and post-project reviews for continuous improvement.

Handle administrative tasks, such as investigating complaints, managing corrective actions, and supporting halal certification and continuous improvement programs.

Maintain compliance with temporary operating instructions (TOI) and assist in updating procedures and documentation for production processes.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Diploma in Food Technology, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.

Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of EHSQ standards, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Good communication and teamwork skills in a multicultural environment.

Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Familiarity with SAP or similar systems and proficiency in MS Office applications.

How Would You Stand Out?

Proficiency in English and local languages are huge advantage.

Solutions-driven and thrives under pressure.

Team-oriented with a proactive mindset.

Why Choose Us?

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Fun and positive working environment

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We are one of the subsidies of IFF, where science & creativity meet.

WE CHAMPION CHANGEMAKERS

Shape the Future of IFF

We are committed to doing better for our people, customers and communities.

Our employees push beyond traditional boundaries - applying science and innovation to create a better world and a more sustainable future while expanding our customers' opportunities.

Our vision is to be the partner for essential solutions - bringing unmatched innovation, agility and leading-edge insight together to meet customer needs, while playing a vital role in the global food, beverage, beauty, household and personal care and pharmaceutical supply chains.

Every day provides us an opportunity to bring our most creative visions to life. Join us!

We are one of the subsidies of IFF, where science & creativity meet.

WE CHAMPION CHANGEMAKERS

Shape the Future of IFF

We are committed to doing better for our people, customers and communities.

Our employees push beyond traditional boundaries - applying science and innovation to create a better world and a more sustainable future while expanding our customers' opportunities.

Our vision is to be the partner for essential solutions - bringing unmatched innovation, agility and leading-edge insight together to meet customer needs, while playing a vital role in the global food, beverage, beauty, household and personal care and pharmaceutical supply chains.

Every day provides us an opportunity to bring our most creative visions to life. Join us!

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