Production Engineer

SYAQUA SDN. BHD.; Kapar; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYAQUA SDN. BHD. is seeking a Production Engineer to supervise daily shop floor activities, ensure production schedules are met, and monitor line performance. You will liaise with Warehouse, Maintenance, QA and other departments to secure material flow and resolve downtime promptly.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP/5S knowledge, and a focus on safety and quality. Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing with GMP/5S knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily production activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan and delivery targets.
• Monitor machine utilization, line efficiency, output and downtime.
• Troubleshoot production issues and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with warehouse, maintenance, QA, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, downtime, OEE, and delivery performance.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and supervise operators, technicians and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, 5S and relevant regulations.
• Support audits and plant readiness for ISO, FSSC, GMP, HACCP and CAPA as required.

Skills

Production engineering

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GMP

5S

MS Office

Job description

Supervise and manage daily production actvites on the shop floor.

Ensure producton schedules are executed according to plan and delivery targets.

Monitor machine utlizaton, line efficiency, output, and downtime.

Troubleshoot production issues and take immediate correctve actons.

Ensure smooth workflow and optmal manpower deployment across shifts.

Monitor adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and production processes.

Coordinate with warehouse team to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and production consumables.

Monitor inventory movement between warehouse and production floor.

Ensure proper storage, material handling, and stock accuracy.

Ensure FIFO / FEFO practices are followed where applicable.

Support stock control and minimize production interruptions due to material shortages.

Monitor finished goods transfer and warehouse coordination.

Work closely with maintenance team to ensure machine uptime and reliability.

Identify machine breakdown issues and escalate for immediate corrective action.

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with production planning.

Monitor equipment performance and recurring technical issues.

Ensure operators follow basic machine care and housekeeping practices.

Supervise operators, technicians, and production floor staff.

Manage attendance, discipline, shift deployment, and manpower productivity.

Conduct on-the-job coaching and operational guidance.

Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Support staff development and performance monitoring.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures and workplace regulations.

Monitor GMP / housekeeping / 5S standards on the production floor.

Ensure quality issues are identified and corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Support investigations on process deviations, incidents, and customer complaints where required.

Prepare daily production reports, downtime reports, and shift performance summaries.

Monitor KPIs such as productivity, scrap, downtime, OEE, labour efficiency, and delivery performance.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement.

Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead cross-functional coordination between Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, QA, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution.

Support and ensure plant readiness for internal, external, customer, and certification audits including ISO, FSSC, GMP, HACCP, and closure of audit findings / CAPA.

Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including DOSH, OSHA, machinery safety, environmental, and legal compliance applicable to plant operations.

Drive implementation and compliance of HSE / safety policies, risk controls, PPE requirements, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of workplace safety culture

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SyAqua is a global leader in shrimp breeding and nutrition, utilizing cutting edge technologies to deliver best-in-class hatchery feed, genomic selection, quantitative genetics, and breeding science. The company maintains operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United States of America, India and China.

SyAqua is a global leader in shrimp breeding and nutrition, utilizing cutting edge technologies to deliver best-in-class hatchery feed, genomic selection, quantitative genetics, and breeding science. The company maintains operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United States of America, India and China.

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