Shift Manager - Brewing

The HEINEKEN Company; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking a shift-based Brewing Operations Leader in Malaysia to oversee all brewing activities, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will drive continuous improvement and coach a frontline team to achieve high performance.

Candidate should have strong brewing knowledge, TPM/Lean expertise, and proficiency in MS Office; experience in packaging coordination is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Brewing Science, Food Technology, Applied Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in food, beverage, FMCG, or process industries.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading frontline operational teams in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of brewing processes, process control systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all brewing operations during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
• Execute production plans to consistently deliver wort and beer to Packaging according to schedule, volume, and quality requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring process performance, managing resources effectively, and minimizing losses.
• Lead, coach, and develop Brewing Operators to build a high-performing, engaged, and capable team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement through TPM and World Class Manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate closely with Packaging, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, and Planning teams to ensure seamless brewery operations.

Skills

Leadership

Brewing knowledge

Process control

Manufacturing equipment

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related (Brewing Science, Food Technology, Applied Science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all brewing operations during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
• Execute production plans to consistently deliver wort and beer to Packaging according to schedule, volume, and quality requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring process performance, managing resources effectively, and minimizing losses.
• Lead, coach, and develop Brewing Operators to build a high-performing, engaged, and capable team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement through TPM and World Class Manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate closely with Packaging, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, and Planning teams to ensure seamless brewery operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Brewing Science, Food Technology, Applied Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, beverage, FMCG, or process industries.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading frontline operational teams in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of brewing processes, process control systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.