Project Manager (1 Year Contract)

Barry Callebaut; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health insurance

Meal provided

Opportunities for promotion

Parental leave

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering and CAPEX projects within our manufacturing operations in Malaysia. You will oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule adherence while collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering degree and 5–8 years of project management experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related discipline).
• 5-8 years of experience in project management within manufacturing, FMCG, food manufacturing or related environments.
• Proven CAPEX project management and contractor coordination experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of project planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and contractor management practices.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and CAPEX projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Support the Regional Engineering Manager in project budgeting and CAPEX planning activities.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical evaluations and qualification assessments for contractors and service providers.
• Drive project execution while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, toolbox talks, and stakeholder discussions to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in vendor evaluation, price comparison, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to agreed specifications.

Skills

Project management

CAPEX management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

PMP/PRINCE2

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project management tools

Job description

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Barry Callebaut is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering and capital investment (CAPEX) projects within our manufacturing operations.

This role will be responsible for managing projects from concept through completion while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, budget, and timeline requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to drive project success and support the company's continued growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and CAPEX projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Support the Regional Engineering Manager in project budgeting and CAPEX planning activities.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical evaluations and qualification assessments for contractors and service providers.
• Drive project execution while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, toolbox talks, and stakeholder discussions to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in vendor evaluation, price comparison, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to agreed specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related discipline).
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in project management within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, FMCG, food manufacturing, or related environments.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects and contractor coordination.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of project planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and contractor management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification would be an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.
• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering and transformation projects.
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders.
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package.
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pasir Gudang: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?
• How long your notice period?
• Do you have experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment?
• Have you experienced a project exceeding its budget? How did you manage the situation?
• Tell us about the largest CAPEX project you have managed. What was the project value, your role, and the final outcome?
• How many contractors or vendors have you managed simultaneously during a project?