Plant Operations & Maintenance Leader

SD Guthrie International; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International in Port Klang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Production & Maintenance Manager to lead daily operations in a chemical/mechanical processing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing energy use and maintenance programs.

The successful candidate will oversee production planning, SOPs, and a team across Production & Engineering, focusing on cost control, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement in a GMP-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of refinery or food processing manufacturing experience with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of fractionation and continuous/refining processes, plus CPO washing plant operations.
• Strong knowledge in maintenance operations and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor yield, oil quality parameters, and process efficiency; drive CI to reduce losses and downtime.
• Ensure production planning aligns with forecasts, material availability, and capacity.
• Review and approve SOPs for each production stage.
• Manage manpower planning, shift scheduling, and performance of Production & Engineering.
• Analyze KPIs (OEE, throughput, waste, downtime) and report to senior management.
• Oversee Maintenance & Engineering, including boilers, utilities, electrical systems, and plant upkeep.
• Ensure PM, PdM, and corrective maintenance programs for critical equipment are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with JKKP statutory requirements for pressure vessels and boilers.
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities across plants.
• Maintain GMP and good housekeeping standards across facilities.

Skills

Process optimization

Maintenance operations

CPO washing plant

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering

Job description

SD Guthrie International in Port Klang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Production & Maintenance Manager to lead daily operations in a chemical/mechanical processing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing energy use and maintenance programs.

The successful candidate will oversee production planning, SOPs, and a team across Production & Engineering, focusing on cost control, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement in a GMP-compliant environment.