Polymer Engineer

MYFutureJobs; Bentong; On-site; MYR 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

MYFutureJobs in Bentong, Malaysia seeks a Natural Latex & Synthetic Polymer Process Manager (Extrution) to lead daily latex processing operations. You will drive process optimization, maintain product quality, and oversee safety and efficiency across equipment and teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Rubber Technology or equivalent, 2–5 years of experience, and permanent employment status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related polymer/rubber tech fields.
• Permanent, normal working hours, 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise daily latex processing operations.
• Control formulation, optimize temperature, pH, viscosity and curing cycles.
• Ensure product quality and coordinate QC/QA testing.
• Monitor raw materials usage and manage inventory of latex and chemicals.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and preventive breakdowns.
• Lead and train operators and technicians; enforce safety.
• Comply with safety, environmental and ISO requirements.
• Manage costs, monitor energy/chemical use and waste.
• Maintain production records and prepare management reports.

Skills

Production Management

Process Control

Quality Assurance

HSE

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Documentation

Inventory Management

Maintenance Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Rubber Technology or Equivalent

Job description

LOCATION: BENTONG, PAHANG

POSITION: Natural Latex & Synthetic Polymer Process Manager (Extrution)

INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER & PLASTICS PRODUCT

JOB FUNCTION : PROCESS ENGINEER

SALARY : RM 7,500

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Education: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Rubber Technology or Equivalent
• Employment status: Permanent
• Working hours: Normal Hours
• Work experience: 2-5 years

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

1. Production Management

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily latex processing operations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machinery, manpower, and raw materials.
• Monitor production targets and ensure timely achievement.

2. Process Control & Optimization

• Control formulation and compounding (e.g., sulfur systems, accelerators like TMTD, DPTT, antioxidants, stabilizers).
• Optimize parameters such as temperature, pH, viscosity, and curing cycles.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance process efficiency.

3. Quality Assurance

• Ensure product quality meets specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with QC/QA team for testing (tensile strength, elongation, modulus, etc.).
• Troubleshoot defects in latex products (threads, gloves, foam, etc.).

4. Raw Material & Inventory Management

• Monitor usage of natural latex, synthetic latex (e.g., NBR, SBR), and chemicals.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of latex and compounding ingredients.
• Coordinate procurement to avoid shortages or overstocking.

5. Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure proper functioning of processing equipment (mixers, tanks, extruders, dryers, curing ovens).
• Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance.

6. Team Leadership

• Supervise operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Train staff on process standards, safety, and quality procedures.
• Improve workforce productivity and discipline.

7. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with safety standards in handling chemicals and latex.
• Implement safe work practices and PPE usage.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (effluent treatment, emissions).

8. Cost Control

• Monitor and reduce production costs (energy, chemicals, waste).
• Improve yield and minimize rejection rates.

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production records, batch sheets, and process logs.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO or other quality systems.

Contact Person : Nabila

Email : [e-mail]

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