Senior Process Improvement Engineer: Plant Optimization

Synthomer Malaysia (Korn Ferry); Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

LTIP

Company car

Healthcare

Parental leave

Flexible working

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Pension contributions

Inclusive culture

Performance awards

Job summary

Synthomer Malaysia is seeking a Senior role in Operational Improvement to drive continuous process improvements across our plant operations. You will analyze plant performance, identify issues, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise activities while maintaining product quality and productivity.

The role involves leading trials, implementing modifications, and mentoring junior engineers within a global, safety‑driven environment with a flexible, supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in all activities and regulatory compliance to deliver safe plant operation.
• Identify plant performance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Lead capacity and productivity studies to optimise operations.
• Develop and run development trials to improve process operation.
• Identify opportunities for quality, yield, efficiency, profitability, customer service or compliance improvements.
• Lead introduction of new grades and raw materials to the facility.
• Troubleshoot plant operations and perform root cause analyses.
• Deliver process improvement proposals and projects and support SHE and process safety assessments.

Job description

Synthomer Malaysia is seeking a Senior role in Operational Improvement to drive continuous process improvements across our plant operations. You will analyze plant performance, identify issues, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise activities while maintaining product quality and productivity.

The role involves leading trials, implementing modifications, and mentoring junior engineers within a global, safety‑driven environment with a flexible, supportive culture.