Production Specialist

Mondelez International; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a hands-on individual for a role in machine operations management. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with food quality policies. Candidates should possess a diploma in mechatronic, mechanical or electrical engineering. Fresh graduates and those with production experience are welcomed. The position requires shift work and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply. Experience in production line and machine handling is an advantage.
• Preferably have experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Must be able to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot minor machine issues.
• Attend mandatory trainings (GMP, HALAL, Safety, HACCP).
• Update the daily checklist and generate reports.
• Ensure sanitation and cleaning are carried out timely.
• Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma in mechatronic/mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot minor machine issues (e.g., Moulding, Main Conveyor, OPM, TTME, Carton Sealer).
• Attend mandatory trainings (GMP, HALAL, Safety, HACCP) and other training required for the role.
• Involve in the implementation and development of continuous improvement programs.
• Update the daily checklist, generate reports with the Shift Leader, and act as Shift Leader in their absence.
• Replace operators in other areas or lines when required.
• Ensure machine and working area cleaning and sanitation are carried out in a timely manner.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures and standard work processes are implemented effectively.
• Perform product changeovers.
• Assist maintenance technicians in performing preventive maintenance for machines.
• Assist maintenance technicians in troubleshooting major machine downtime issues.
• Attend to minor machine stoppages, summarize issues, and propose solutions.
• Involve in IL6S activities at the line/plant level.
• Comply with food quality policies and regulations as per company standards.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Conduct proper inspection and planned routine maintenance as per the plan.
• Conduct planned quality checks and activities to required CTP & CTQ.
• Maintain equipment in base condition through abnormality handling, CIL, centerline, and relevant IL6S tools.
• Capable of owning and operating more than one main equipment to support flow-to-work.
• Capable of owning standard work processes at the shift level.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum Diploma in mechatronic/mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Fresh Graduates are welcomed to apply. Advantages to those who have working experience in production line & machine handling.
• Preferably someone with experience in the F&B industry.
• Must be able to work on shifts.
• Must be a hands‑on person.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.