Production Engineer (Refinery)

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

Medical benefits

Monthly free products

Education support

Staff discount

Long service awards

Learning & development

Job summary

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd in Johor seeks a Production Engineer to optimize edible oil refining and soap making processes. You will lead production operations, supervise process improvements, and ensure adherence to food safety standards.

The role involves data analysis, SOP maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and QA teams. You will coach team members, manage safety and quality reporting, and support ad‑hoc assignments to sustain efficient production and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechatronics or related field.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing environment (palm oil) preferred.
• Training on ISO 9001 / FSSC 22000 and MSPO/RSPO is desirable.
• Proven leadership, analytical and communication skills, and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data to support process improvements.
• Establish and maintain SOPs and work instructions for quality and food safety.
• Perform data and statistical analysis to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to processes, equipment or materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement new processes and technologies.
• Ensure procedures meet quality, food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000).
• Train and mentor team members on new processes and techniques.
• Participate in ad‑hoc assignments as required by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

English proficiency

Production experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assessing processes, taking measurements and interpreting data to provide technical support and improvement of processes for the edible oil refining and soap making

Establish and maintain process documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to meet product quality and food safety requirements

Regularly conduct Gemba walks to verify SOP compliance, and promptly escalte any deviations and emergencies to your superior

B. Responsibilities:

1 . Production Operations

Verify and process material report upon production completed. Establish and maintain process documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to meet product quality and food safety requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to processes, equipment or materials

Support the routine production activities to maintain smooth and efficient operations as and when necessary

2. Process Improvement

Perform data analysis and statistical analysis to monitor process performance and identify areas of improvement

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality

3. Project Management

Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to evaluate and select equipment or materials for process implementation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and technologies

4. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Ensuring that production procedures align with established quality and food safety standards such as FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP or ISO certification requirements

Working closely with quality assurance, food safety teams and other departments to address and resolve any quality or safety issues that arise

5. Training and Development

Train and mentor team member on new processes, equipment and/or techniques

Cultivating a disciplined, skilled and motivated production team through training and development initiatives

6. Safeguarding Occupational, Food Safety and Health

Interact with inter‑departmental and team workers to ensure safe operations and observe environment law and regulations

Upholding occupational, health and safety standard of the workforce

7. Food Safety Reporting

Reporting any food safety issues or concerns in the workplace to your superior

8. Ad-hoc Assignment

To perform other duties as assigned by Management from time to time

C. Qualifications and Experiences Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in (Chemical) Engineering or Mechatronics

At least 1 or 2 year (s) of working experience in manufacturing environment (palm oil) or in the related field is required for this position

Attended training on ISO 9001 / FSSC 22000

Attended MSPO and RSPO supply chain management training

A team leader with excellent interpersonal communication, analytical skills with good command of English

Committed to achieve team goals

Able to multi task

Good command of MS Office application

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Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Perks and benefits Generous bonus payout Comprehensive medical & insurance benefits Monthly free company products Bursary/Education support for staff and children Staff purchase Long service awards Learning & Development And more to come….

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