Factory Manager

One of the country’s largest food manufacturers is looking for a Factory Manager to lead all plant operations and plant efficiency initiatives. In this job, you will report directly to the Manufacturing Director.

About the Factory Manager Role:
In this position, you will be responsible to lead all daily operations management and coordination of plant operations including production, product quality, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with company and corporate policies and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling of production operations
• Developing and managing the strategies, plans and produce as per agreed plan with management to achieve the organisational and financial objectives of the company
• Setting and controlling budgets, targets, and objectives (KPIs), and providing regular reports on progress in order to achieve the overall organisational and financial objectives
• Ensuring compliance with eternal regulatory agencies and organisations
• Developing a clear performance objective for the employees and ensuring that key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles in the business and that the roles are clearly defined and understood
• Effectively managing labour requirements, manpower planning, production planning, stock management, instrumentation calibration, plant improvement while developing innovative systems and processes
• Improving processes and policies in support of organisational goals, formulating, and implementing departmental and organisational policies and procedures to maximise output, and monitoring adherence to rules, regulations and procedures
• Providing technical support and services and addressing production and quality issues to marketers whenever necessary

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 15 years of plant management experience within the food manufacturing industry.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field of study
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in the food manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in bakery manufacturing is highly preferable
• Strong understanding of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies
• Knowledge in ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, PAS220 and ISO22000
• Knowledge in GMP, HACCP, FSSC and other document management systems
• Good understanding of KPIs, focusing on key objectives and delivering results that meet or exceed expectations
• Computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment
• Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

This company is renowned for their brand excellence and industry expertise. With their products being sold regionally, they are one of the market leaders in their category.

If you are an operationally strong and dynamic Factory Manager who excels in planning, operations and managing subordinates, this opportunity will enable you to further develop your production knowledge and exposure in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Apply today or send your CV to Shanggar.Marimutu@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this opportunity.