Senior Plant Operations Manager

Sdguthrie International; Klang City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International in Port Klang, Selangor, is seeking an experienced Manager, Operations to lead daily production, maintenance and engineering activities across multiple plants. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

The role demands a strong background in refinery or food processing operations, a Bachelor’s in chemical or mechanical engineering, and 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in refinery or food processing manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years in a managerial role overseeing production and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, throughput, waste/loss, downtime) and drive continuous improvement.
• Review and approve SOPs for each production stage and ensure GMP compliance.
• Manage manpower planning, shift scheduling, and performance of Production & Engineering.
• Ensure maintenance programs (PM, PdM) for critical equipment including boilers and utilities.
• Ensure plant compliance with JKKP safety requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Operations management

Maintenance planning

Process optimization

Team leadership

Budgeting

OEE analysis

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

SD Guthrie International in Port Klang, Selangor, is seeking an experienced Manager, Operations to lead daily production, maintenance and engineering activities across multiple plants. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

The role demands a strong background in refinery or food processing operations, a Bachelor’s in chemical or mechanical engineering, and 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience.