Production Engineer

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Masai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your engineering expertise can shine! As a Production Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing productivity and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will include identifying losses, implementing best practices, and leading shift teams towards a culture of continuous improvement. With over 265 years of heritage in coffee and tea, this innovative firm offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while enjoying perks like flexi hours and the best coffee in the office. If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to a global brand, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical

Parking

Handphone & Petrol allowance

Flexi working hour

2-days Flexi Leave

Outstanding Career Development Opportunities

Free coffee and tea all day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate daily losses and reduce process variability.
• Lead and support shift teams in operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Operational Excellence methodologies

Lean

6 Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Communication in English

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing Operating System (MOS)

Job description

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia.

The Production Engineer is responsible for identifying and eliminating daily losses, reducing variability and increasing the predictability of results and productivity, while building the capability through supporting, coaching and engaging the shift teams.

You will play an important role, such as:

Safety Health Environment:

1. Reviews Safety performance in Operations Performance meetings Structure - OPS meetings, provides day to day solutions, roll out of best practices.
2. Understands relevant technical requirements in Safety Health and Environment. Coordinates all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy across plants in close conjunction with the Global Safety Health and Environmental Manager.

Leadership:

1. Leads and role models output of Manufacturing Operating System - MOS supporting roll-out and further development with a hands-on approach.
2. Drive zero loss, defects and 100% engagement culture by leveraging a continuous improvement approach.
3. Finding the correct resources to build competency in the shift team and ensuring appropriate training is applied for new/improved processes when rolled out.
4. Audits consistency of competency and processes in the teams.

Delivery & Cost:

1. Collaborates with key areas to understand the Compelling Business Need - CBN contribution that will improve immediate daily business performance.
2. Defines the most impactful projects on CBN which needs to be implemented.
3. Source the appropriate support and route forward to lock improvements in place.
4. Has daily engagement with shift teams to identify the opportunities by applying Manufacturing Operating System - MOS tools, (such as Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Defect tagging).
5. Responsible for reducing process variability and improving process capability.
6. Responsible for reducing waste in all forms affecting line performance.
7. Makes recommendations and follows up on finding an agreement for rolling out of standards.
8. Updates relevant information, tracking and reporting systems.

To succeed in this role, it is required of you to have:

1. University Degree (Bachelor) or higher in Engineering or other related fields.
2. Minimum of 5-year manufacturing environment (strong preference in Fast Moving Consumer Goods - FMCG).
3. Profound knowledge and experience of Operational Excellence methodologies like Total Productive Maintenance (prerequisite), Lean and 6 Sigma.
4. To have the ability to communicate in English (fluent).

Other benefits you might be interested:

1. Medical, Parking.
2. Handphone & Petrol allowance.
3. Flexi working hour & 2-days Flexi Leave additional from your Annual Leave.
4. Outstanding Career Development Opportunities.
5. The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – Can you imagine that?

Are you ready to make that career shift & grow a great portfolio with us? Click the ‘I'm Interested’ button and we will get in touch with you soon.

Thank you for your interest in JDE, please note we will only reach out to successful candidates.