Manufacturing Technician I

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. in Penang is hiring a Manufacturing Technician onsite. You will support EHSQ, GMP and HACCP compliance, assist in safety programs, and help manage training, cost control, and production standards.

The role suits fresh graduates with a Diploma in Food Technology or related fields, offering a path to develop strong analytical and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment. Training and development opportunities are provided.

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, GMP, HACCP and quality systems on site.
• Support safety programs and incident investigations; participate in improvements.
• Assist in staff onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Contribute to cost control, waste reduction and continuous improvements.
• Support production by following SOPs, SOPs, GMP and quality checks.
• Maintain documentation and assist in regulatory and halal compliance.

Skills

EHSQ standards

GMP

HACCP

Analytical

Education

Diploma in Food Technology / Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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