Production Manager

Syarikat Thong Guan Trading; Alor Merah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Kedah is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and control all production activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Studies or Food Science and over 5 years of experience in relevant industries, especially in FMCG or Organic backgrounds. Strong communication skills in English, Malay, and Mandarin are required to liaise with diverse clients. The position involves effective people management and the implementation of improvement projects to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in FMCG / Organic background.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel nationwide if required.
• Willing to work at Sungai Petani.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor production activities including mixing, cutting, and packing.
• Implement maintenance schedules for machinery.
• Monitor worker’s discipline and implement productivity improvement projects.

Skills

Good communication skills in English, Malay, and Mandarin

Effective people management

Technical skills in production

Education

Degree in Business studies, Food Science, or relevant fields

Job description

a) To plan, organize, lead and control all production activities in supporting and achieving Company’s objectives.

b) Effective people management towards achieving SBU and Company’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Production:
  • Manage and monitor production activities which include mixing, cutting, printing, bundling, packing, and other production related activities to effectively perform daily planning activities to meet production yield and delivery.
  • Develop plans and strategies to continuously achieve product and quality expectations.
  • Develop operating standards for each process to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and product quality.
  • Achieve production line quantity and output as per target set by Department Head.
  • Ensure the correct program, material, process check list are according to the specified product.
  • Constant awareness and practice of technical skills.
  • Check quality yield status and if defects increase above margin, take immediate action or report to the Manager.
  • Reduce the production wastage.
  • Ensure all production process adhere to the working instructions.
• Maintenance:
  • Determine machine status, line schedule, model and balance quantity to ensure efficient shift work.
  • Implement the scheduling/ periodic maintenance check list.
  • Ensure machine are well maintain to reduce down time.
  • Trouble shoot minor machinery problems to ensure minimum down time.
  • Ensure efficiency (machine and products) during shift changeover.
• Monitor worker’s discipline (including 5S).
• Implement improvement projects to enhance productivity.

It’s your responsibility to take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the Company on its safety policies & programmes besides complying with any instruction and measure on occupational safety and health.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business studies, Food Science, or relevant fields.
• At least 5 year(s) and above of relevant working experience, preferably in FMCG / Organic background.
• Good communication skills in English, Malay and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel nationwide if required.
• 5 working days per week and willing to work at Sungai Petani.