Production Manager ( Food manufacturing)

FORTUNE FOOD MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations for Noodles, Soya Beancurd and Grass Jelly lines, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

You will lead supervisors, drive continuous improvement, manage manpower, and ensure compliance with SOPs, HACCP and Halal standards, with early shifts in a factory setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant food manufacturing/production experience.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and GMP.
• Working knowledge of Halal certification requirements (JAKIM).
• Proven experience in team leadership and managing factory floor workers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to work in a factory environment, including early morning shifts.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, production reporting systems).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities across Noodles, Beancurd and Grass Jelly lines.
• Ensure production targets and schedules are achieved on time.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, yield, downtime and wastage.
• Identify production issues and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage and allocate production manpower according to operational requirements.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors and Line Leaders.
• Ensure production activities comply with approved SOPs, work instructions and process requirements.
• Monitor production processes to minimise defects, rework and wastage.
• Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, hygiene and food safety requirements within the Production Department.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

MS Excel

Production reporting

Factory floor leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science/Technology/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MS Excel

Production reporting systems

Job description

Production Manager ( Food manufacturing)

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of the Production Department, overseeing the daily manufacturing operations for Noodles, Soya Beancurd and Grass Jelly production lines. The position is accountable for ensuring that production activities are carried out safely, efficiently and according to the approved production plan, while achieving the required production output, product quality, productivity, manpower utilisation and production cost targets.

Key responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities across Noodles, Beancurd and Grass Jelly lines

Ensure production targets and schedules are achieved on time

Monitor production output, efficiency, yield, downtime and wastage

Identify production issues and implement timely corrective actions

Manage and allocate production manpower according to operational requirements

Lead and develop Production Supervisors and Line Leaders

Ensure production activities comply with approved SOPs, work instructions and process requirements

Monitor production processes to minimise defects, rework and wastage

Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and productivity

Ensure compliance with workplace safety, hygiene and food safety requirements within the Production Department

About you

Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing / production environment, preferably in soy-based products (tofu/beancurd), noodles, or dessert/jelly products

Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, GMP)

Working knowledge of Halal certification requirements (JAKIM) is required

Proven experience in team leadership and managing factory floor workers

Strong problem-solving skills with a hands‑on, proactive approach

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia

Willingness to work in a factory environment, including early morning shifts

Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, production reporting systems)

Fortune Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of PSC Corporation Limited.

Certified with Halal and ISO standards, we are committed to delivering safe, high‑quality and innovative products that meet the needs of our customers. With production facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, we uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality assurance.

As part of business growth and expansion, we are looking for talented candidate to join and lead the dynamic team.