Production Executive (Kineya)

Mynews; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Production Support Specialist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing or Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of production experience, focusing on process improvement and efficiency enhancement. Responsibilities include supporting the Production Manager, monitoring equipment performance, and training staff on new product SOPs. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with safety regulations are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years’ experience in process improvement activities or production.
• Familiarity with Safety, Health, and Environment regulations and Halal requirements.
• Experience in ISO 19001 & ISO 14001 audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in strategic direction and data analysis.
• Drive improvement activities and enhance overall production efficiency.
• Ensure organization and updates of production documents and SOPs.
• Monitor equipment performance and conduct risk assessments.
• Achieve customer satisfaction and meet KPIs set by management.
• Train staff on new product SOPs and improvement activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Resource planning

Production efficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing / Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in setting strategic direction through data analysis, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Drive improvement activities, conduct yield studies, and enhance overall production efficiency and output.
• Ensure all production documents, SOPs, and records are well-organized, updated, and simplified where possible.
• Monitor equipment performance, update system processes, and conduct risk assessments to ensure smooth operations.
• Achieve internal and external customer satisfaction and meet all KPIs set by management.
• Maximize production output within quality standards while optimizing resource utilization and controlling costs.
• Continuously review and improve production methods, workflow effectiveness, and operational results.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA during new product launches to confirm machine readiness and manpower capacity.
• Prepare formulas, documents, and SOPs for product trials and ensure accuracy in all production-related paperwork.
• Maintain updated KPIs, productivity data, training records, and daily/monthly checklists.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and adapt quickly while maintaining strong communication with related departments.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to build team ownership and support capability development.
• Train staff, team leaders, and foreign workers on new product SOPs, documentation processes, and improvement activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing / Manufacturing or equivalent with more than 2 years’ experience in process improvement activities or production.

Good to have

• Familiar with Safety Health and Environment and Halal requirement.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, line capacity and process optimization an added advantage
• Strong analytical person
  • Have intermediate understanding on MS Office; especially excel formulas
  • Have experience ISO 19001 & ISO 14001 audits