Plant Initiative Engineer

Vinda SEA; Klang City; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and insurance coverage for you

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Meal subsidies

Festive cash benefits

Employee discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Vinda SEA seeks a Plant Initiative Engineer at its Klang HQ to drive process improvements across manufacturing lines. You will apply SPC, Kaizen, and MES/ERP tools to optimize production, support plant operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and opportunities to implement new technologies in a fast-growing FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant FMCG/manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent communication in English and Bahasa; adaptable to different levels.
• Experience with MES & ERP is a plus.
• Exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines according to standards.
• Apply QMS/EMS/Safety rules and drive health and environmental compliance.
• Transfer knowledge through project initiatives and documentation.
• Update machine standards and collaborate with Process Engineer on new lines.
• Audit material usage and identify waste reduction opportunities.
• Identify new technologies and benchmark across plants and teams.
• Participate in Daily Operation Meetings and support tech improvements.
• Contribute to material rationalization and monthly initiative meetings with data-driven input.
• Ensure cross-department communication and project alignment.

Skills

SPC

Communication

Team collaboration

Kaizen

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Founded in 1985, Vinda is a large-scale hygiene company in Asia integrating R&D, Production and Sales. Vinda is committed to the philosophy of “Healthy Lifestyle Starts with Vinda” and strives to provide high-quality hygiene products and services. Today, Vinda has a total of 12 state-of-the-art production bases, and operating core business segments including tissue, baby care, feminine care, incontinence care, and professional hygiene solutions under key brands Vinda, Tempo, Drypers, Libresse, TENA, Dr. P and Tork. In 2024, Vinda joins RGE, continuing to provide consumers with a wide range of hygiene products and services.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage for you and your dependents, providing greater peace of mind.
• Performance-based bonuses that recognize and reward your contributions.
• A hybrid work arrangement with flexible working hours, offering greater flexibility and work-life balance.
• Attractive meal subsidies to help reduce your daily expenses.
• Festive cash benefits to celebrate your special festive occasions.
• Exclusive employee discounts on our products.
• Free parking for your convenience.

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We're looking for a passionate and driven Plant Initiative Engineer at Vinda SEA HQ located at Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang (next to Setia Alam). If you’re ready to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact?

• To keep all safety and health, technical, economic, environmental, and legal norms during complete project.
• To execute project work activities according to the Quality & Environmental Management System and Safety & Health regulations e.g., firefighting routines and hygiene guidelines.
• To secure right of knowledge transfer to the organization in relationship with the project / initiative.
• To responsible ensuring standards (machine handbook) are up to date, work with Process Engineer to update standards for new line, equipment, and material. Tracking standard which links to FWOC as material usage and consumption.
• To responsible for machine FWOC, perform necessary audit on material usage / consumption and prioritize analysis on machine financial waste.
• To identify and make available new technology improvements and perform technology benchmark between production lines, teams, and other plants.
• To participate in Daily Operation Meeting (DOM) & WOM whenever necessary.
• To support Business Unit members and Technical team on improvements when there are Technology / Process / Quality issues.
• Actively participate in material rationalization & innovation and join monthly initiative meeting with accurate information based on data/facts.
• To ensure effective communication across departments in projects / initiative.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in FMCG/manufacturing industry
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills - English and Bahasa - Able to adapt his communication to both levels, shop floor and top management
• Knowledge and experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) & Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) system is a plus
• Exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to support plant operations and collaborate effectively with the team.