Packaging Operations Leader - Growth, Excellence & People

carlsberg; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsberg Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Packaging to lead the Packaging Operations team in Shah Alam, Selangor. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while maximizing line performance and championing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and strategic growth in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing or FMCG operations.
• 3–5 years of people leadership experience in a production or packaging environment.
• Strong experience in packaging operations, TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience managing production KPIs, operational budgets and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Experience in asset care, equipment reliability and operational excellence programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in brewery, beverage or food manufacturing industries would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage packaging operations to achieve SQDCP targets while ensuring efficient and reliable production performance.
• Drive operational excellence through TPM, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and OEE.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Manage packaging line performance and reliability through monitoring, loss elimination and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team with engagement and succession planning.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources to deliver operational and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Brewing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to support priorities.
• Lead capital expenditure, innovation, product launches and improvement projects.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Carlsberg Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Packaging to lead the Packaging Operations team in Shah Alam, Selangor. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while maximizing line performance and championing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and strategic growth in a fast-paced manufacturing