Production Manager

TPG OIL & GAS SDN BHD; Kampung Tanjung Langsat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biodiesel producer in Malaysia is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the efficient operation of their biodiesel production plant. The candidate should possess extensive experience in the palm oil downstream operations and a strong technical background in biodiesel or oleochemical processes. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring product quality, and optimizing processes. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in palm oil downstream operation.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in biodiesel plant or oleochemical facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all daily production activities.
• Oversee the biodiesel process from pretreatment to recovery.
• Monitor production yield and utility consumption.

Skills

Production planning

Cost control

Biodiesel processes

Team management

Process troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Production Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of the biodiesel production plant. This includes overseeing all shifts, managing the production team, optimising the manufacturing process while ensuring that production volume, quality and yield targets are met or exceeded. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a deep technical understanding of biodiesel or oleochemical processes in a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and manage all daily production activities to meet production schedules, volume targets and product quality specifications.
• Oversee entire biodiesel process, including feedstock pretreatment, transesterification and glycerol by-product recovery.
• Monitor production yield, conversion efficiency, utility consumption and plant availability.
• Understanding of different feedstocks (e.g., UCO, POME, waste oils) and their impact on the process and final product.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure optimisation of equipment, manpower and resources.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in palm oil downstream operation with at least 5 years in managerial role.
• Experience in biodiesel plant, oleochemical facility, oil refinery or chemical plant.
• Familiar with production planning, cost control and sustainability certification systems.