Senior Production Leader – FMCG, OEE & Cost Optimization

MAHSURI FOOD SDN. BHD.; Nilai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHSURI FOOD SDN. BHD. seeks a seasoned Production Manager to lead daily operations in Processing and Fill & Pack, coordinating with engineering, QA, procurement, and logistics to meet customer demand.

You will manage KPIs such as OEE, yield and cost, drive capacity planning, and ensure SAP processes and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and continuous improvement across two plants in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant FMCG/manufacturing experience with production management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale production operations, preferably involving processing and multiple packaging technologies.
• Experience in manpower planning, production cost management, capacity planning and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO/FSMS and Halal requirements.
• Strong leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Good interpersonal skill and able to interact with all levels of people.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for processing and Fill & Pack sections.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Warehouse & Logistics, Safety, QA, Procurement to ensure smooth production.
• Drive Production KPIs including OEE, output, line efficiency, yield and cost control.
• Review planning to maximize plant capacity and efficiency; align with rolling forecasts.
• Ensure SAP processes in production and compliance with GMP/food safety.
• Manage production cost, budgeting, labour and energy; drive cost optimization.
• Oversee manpower supply and outsourced workers; ensure compliance.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching to the team; conduct performance reviews.
• Lead ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Chinese an advantage

Production management

GMP knowledge

Halal compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related

Job description

MAHSURI FOOD SDN. BHD. seeks a seasoned Production Manager to lead daily operations in Processing and Fill & Pack, coordinating with engineering, QA, procurement, and logistics to meet customer demand.

You will manage KPIs such as OEE, yield and cost, drive capacity planning, and ensure SAP processes and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and continuous improvement across two plants in Malaysia.