Processing Technical Specialist (Tuas Based)

AALST CHOCOLATE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cocoa manufacturing company based in Singapore is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the cocoa/chocolate manufacturing sector. The successful applicant will lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence. A strong background in audit, QA/QC, and product development for cocoa products is essential for this role, along with the ability to resolve complex issues independently. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to production and process enhancement.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in cocoa/chocolate manufacturing.
• 5 years in audit, QA/QC, and process improvement in cocoa/chocolate manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience in product development for cocoa/chocolate products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations teams to analyze production failures and develop solutions.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices and monitoring performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support maintenance programs.
• Resolve complex issues independently and act as a liaison between teams.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operations teams to analyze production failures and losses, develop actionable recommendations, and implement solutions to enhance systems, standard work, and processes.
• Drive operational excellence and production excellence by implementing and auditing best practices, monitoring key performance indicators, and proactively raising performance standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, monitoring progress, and applying industry best practices.
• Support proactive maintenance, reliability programs, and improvement projects to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Independently resolve complex issues with minimal supervision, escalating critical matters when necessary
• Act as a liaison between product development and operations teams to deliver client-specific product solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of experience in cocoa/chocolate manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in audit, QA/QC, and process improvement within a cocoa/chocolate manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development for cocoa/chocolate products