Senior Process Engineer

Apollo Food Industries; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer responsible for analyzing, developing, and optimizing production processes. The role entails process optimization, technical support, and adherence to compliance standards like GMP and ISO. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for significant operational impact and collaboration across various departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in process engineering.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and production optimization.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve process-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, Halal standards.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCADA/MES

AutoCAD

Job description

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, developing, and optimizing production processes at Apollo to improve productivity, product quality, safety and cost efficiency. This role requires solid technical expertise and prior hands-on experience in process improvement, troubleshooting, and implementation of best practices within a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Improvement: Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Develop and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, yield, and reduce cost/waste. Lead production trials, testing, and validation of new methods, equipment, or materials.
• Technical & Engineering Support: Provide technical expertise to resolve process-related issues on the production floor. Collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, R&D, Warehouse and Planning teams. Prepare and maintain accurate process documentation, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Quality & Compliance : Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, Halal, and regulatory/industry standards. Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for any quality issues. Contribute to internal and external audit readiness.
• Project Management & Implementation : Support new equipment installation, process modification, and line expansion projects. Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. Track and monitor project milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Identify and propose CAPEX/OPEX improvement project.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Ensure all process improvements and modifications meet HSE requirements. Identify and mitigate risks associated with production processes, safeguarding people and environment.

Job Requirement

Production/Engineering Manager, depending on performance, leadership capability, and organizational needs.

Biggest Challenges in the Role

• Balancing efficiency improvement with strict compliance (GMP, ISO, Halal).
• Troubleshooting technical issues within tight production timelines.
• Driving cost optimization without compromising product quality.

Travel & Interaction

• Travel: Minimal; occasional domestic travel (suppliers, contractors, audits).
• Regular Interaction With: Production, QC, Maintenance, R&D, Warehouse, Planning, Sanitary, external suppliers/contractors.
• Systems/Software Used: Microsoft Office, SCADA/MES, AutoCAD and engineering analysis tools.

Performance Measurement

• Production yield and efficiency improvements.
• Reduction in process downtime and wastage.
• Compliance rate with food safety and quality standards.
• Successful and timely project implementation.
• KPI project completion and sustainability.
• Cost Savings from process improvement.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• i) Education & Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline). Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in process engineering, preferably within food manufacturing or FMCG. Demonstrated success in process improvement and production optimization projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization skills. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies (certification preferred). Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.