Refinery Production Manager

Lam Soon; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a results-driven Refinery Production Manager based in Pasir Gudang to oversee operations in edible oil refining. This role encompasses ensuring safe and high-quality production, leading compliance with safety standards, and managing a large team to enhance operational excellence. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of managerial experience in a related field and have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines. A strong command of food safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or senior supervisory role.
• Strong command of refining processes and food safety standards.
• Willing to be based in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily refinery and soap production processes.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA and local HSSE regulations.
• Ensure product specifications are met, maintaining vital certifications.
• Manage departmental budgets and implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead and develop a large team of engineers and support staff.

Skills

Process optimization

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Knowledge of food safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Refinery Production Manager (Pasir Gudang)

Are you an expert in complex industrial operations with a proven background in edible oil refining? We are looking for a decisive and results-driven Refinery Production Manager to lead and optimize our multi-faceted operations.

You will be responsible for ensuring safe, cost-effective, and high-quality production across our core facilities, including the Oil Refinery, Laundry Soap Production, Storage, and Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP).

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Direct daily refinery and soap production processes. Monitor KPIs (yield, throughput), optimize chemical usage, implement improvements, and manage plant shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict compliance with OSHA, DOE, DOSH, and local HSSE regulations. Drive a robust safety culture and ensure environmental discharge standards are met by the WWTP.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure product specifications (FFA, color) are met and maintain vital certifications: Halal, GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, RSPO, and MSPO.
• Financial & Inventory Control: Manage departmental budgets (CAPEX), implement cost-saving measures, and oversee comprehensive inventory control and reporting to Finance.
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of engineers, supervisors, and support staff, fostering a high-performance, disciplined culture.

What You Must Bring

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Managerial or Senior Supervisory role within the palm oil refining, edible oil processing, or a related complex manufacturing environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of refining processes, boiler operations, WWTP, and food safety standards.
• Strategic Skills: Proven track record in process optimization, team leadership, financial acumen, and excellent analytical skills.
• Standards Familiarity: Thorough knowledge of Halal, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, RSPO, and MSPO.
• Work Location : Willing to be based in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

Ready to Drive High-Quality Production and Team Success?

If you meet these requirements and are motivated by leading diverse operations, we invite you to apply. Do submit your updated CV!

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.