Technical Manager (Operations)

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd; Teluk Panglima Garang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus payout

Medical insurance

Monthly company products

Education support

Staff discount

Long service awards

Learning & development

Job summary

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd in Malaysia invites a seasoned Technical Support lead to oversee machinery, utilities and facilities operations. You will manage maintenance projects, troubleshoot urgent issues, and drive continuous improvement across equipment and processes.

The role demands a degreed engineer with at least 10 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ISO/GMP/HACCP. Mandarin speakers are an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Industrial/Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cross-cultural negotiation and business environment.
• Proactive, self-starter capable of managing multiple projects/priorities.
• Experience in rules and regulations adherence and audit processes (ISO, HALAL, HACCP, DOSH, BOMBA).
• Excellent planning and project management skills.
• Strong technical know-how and leadership abilities.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 10 years of solid engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and improvement projects; plan and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot urgent technical issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues.
• Support procurement, inventory and distribution of spare parts.
• Provide leadership on production floor and ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization across processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ISO 9001/14001 compliance

GMP

HACCP

Job description

Technical Support in Machinery, Utility & Facility

Manage and review the modification and improvement projects, as well as plan and coordinate all maintenance activities in the operations to lead the engineering projects with cross functional teams to ensure timely project completion within budget and meeting expectations.

Responsible for the immediate troubleshooting of urgent technical issues.

Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues before they lead to failures

Identify and study opportunities for equipment & process improvement by taking an active role in plant improvement and providing technical support as well as troubleshooting for sites.

Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Act as a continuous improvement champion for the company including troubleshooting, failure analysis and efficiency improvement.

Prepare and implement budget for technical operations in order to achieve set objectives.

Support the procurement, inventory and distribution of spare parts to ensure timely availability and minimize downtime, to maintain accurate records of spare parts inventory and transactions.

2. Operations Improvement

Day to day operational support of the manufacturing production floor by providing leadership guidance.

Collaborate with operation teams to ensure maintenance procedures are aligned with operational needs.

Manage manufacturing operation with overall responsibilities for maintaining quality and other plant related activities.

Regularly coordinate and summarize the outstanding issues that need to be improved and carry out improvement activities within the scope.

Monitor on-going production processes, to analyze unexpected slowdowns and proactively identify new bottlenecks.

Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements.

Work closely with internal team to resolve operation issues, mitigate delivery and schedule problems and expedite closure of material shortages.

3. People Management

Ensure subordinates carry out the job in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.

Maintain staffs and workers by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.

Maintains staffs and workers’ job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.

Hold meeting as and when required for training, discussion to improve overall productivity and quality.

4. Safety and System Compliance

To make sure all production personnel to follow SOP / practice establish from ISO 9001/14001, GMP, HACCP and etc.

To be fully proactive & aware of occupational health and safety standards at workplace, ensure full compliance and also safeguarding oneself, colleagues, and the Company from any detrimental incidents.

Identify current gaps and manage the appropriate SOPs to improve work flow, work quality and efficiency.

To create and/or maintain all relevant documentation including change management / operations process and productivity.

6. Others

To perform other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements :

Candidate must possessDegree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Industrial/Mechanical) or equivalent.

Possess high standards of integrity and personal work standards – strong knowledge, experience and skills in cross-cultural negotiation and business environment.

Proactive,self-starterand capable of managing multiple projects / priorities at once.

Experienced in rules and regulations adherence and audit process such as ISO, HALAL, HACCP, DOSH and BOMBA.

Able to think out-of-the-box, drive dynamism & encourage new ideas.

Excellence planning and project management skills are desired.

Innovative proven track record and strong technical know-how.

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong and focused leadership, and sociable team player.

Computer Literacy : Microsoft Office (Words, Excel & PowerPoint)

Minimum 10 years of solid Engineeringworking experience in a manufacturing environment.

Chinese (Mandarin) language speaking candidates will have an added advantage as the role may require communication with Mandarin speaking stakeholders from time to time

Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Lam Soon is a household name in South East Asia, known for its quality products and strong brand management skills. With strong brands and extensive sales & distribution network, it is recognized as a major Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. From its beginnings, it has grown steadily over the years and today, it has operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lam Soon Group business activities comprise of plantation/milling, refining of cooking oil to the manufacturing of margarine, specialty fats, soap and detergent and olechemicals. Our products are manufactured to the highest international standards including ISO 9002, ISO 14001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) awarded to its factories in Malaysia and Thailand. Besides our own brands, Lam Soon also provides contract manufacturing services, especially for soap.

Through its many FMCG brands, Lam Soon has cultivated a brand identity that focuses on such characteristics as integrity, trustworthiness, friendliness and approachability. We are continuously rejuvenating our brand portfolio and introducing new line extensions of the highest quality and attractive packaging design in response to evolving consumer trends.

As part of our commitment to progress and business growth, we would like to invite mature, highly motivated, committed and results-oriented professionals to join us.

Perks and benefits Generous bonus payout Comprehensive medical & insurance benefits Monthly free company products Bursary/Education support for staff and children Staff purchase Long service awards Learning & Development And more to come.