Manufacturing Technician

Danisco Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food ingredients located in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure compliance with EHSQ and Food Safety management systems. You will promote safe practices, support staff development, and manage operating costs while adhering to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Food Technology or a related field, strong analytical skills, and is a fresh graduate or early-career professional. Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in the food industry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHSQ and Food Safety management systems.
• Promote safe practices and support hazard identification.
• Support environmental initiatives and apply environmentally safe processes.
• Assist in staff development, including onboarding and training.
• Manage operating costs and support cost control measures.
• Support production operations and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Contribute to project activities and continuous improvement.
• Handle administrative tasks and manage corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with temporary operating instructions.

Skills

EHSQ standards knowledge

GMP knowledge

HACCP standards

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability to change

SAP familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Food Technology or Engineering

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.