Manufacturing Technician [Contract]

Danisco Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Fun and positive working environment

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (EHSQ) professional for our Penang, Malaysia site to ensure compliance with EHSQ and food safety management systems. This onsite role supports hazard identification, incident investigations, and the rollout of safety programs such as WALK, HIRA, LSR, and EASI to protect people and the plant.

You will assist environmental initiatives, staff development, and cost-saving projects while ensuring SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and 5S are followed to meet

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Technology or Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of EHSQ standards, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHSQ and food safety compliance across operations.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

SAP familiarity

MS Office

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!