Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer (based in Senai, Johor)

Summary:

The position is to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that involves from raw material receiving, processing and packaging scopes). He/She will be accountable for the end -to-end work scope and work with the team members with different specializations when necessary to have the complete work coverage. The incumbent is accountable to schedule, plan, forecase, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Position holder is also expected to provide strong support and work closely with Business Units in driving plant performance, machine reliability,equipment improvement, and minimize losses.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Summary of major duties:

Independently evaluates and manages assigned projects through planning, organizing coordinating projects assigned to them, to assure required standard, budget, deadlines are met, starts from conception until completion. Communicate internally and externally with cross-functional teams including vendors, specialist and suppliers. Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.

Design manufacturing layouts, coordinating equipment selections, interacting with contractors and evaluating quotes.

Reviewing, recommending, testing and assisting in the implementation of various proposals for package design. This is done through obtaining and communicating necessary information with Plant Engineering, marketing, Product Development, processing, etc.; generating information; and contacting various suppliers for estimates, suggestions, or information; test package systems at production facilities.

Supporting production equipment in case of needs to meet the plant performance metrics. Provide assistance and direction to Business Units in proper plant procedure and manufacturing methods. Provide guidance for preventive and repair maintenance to ensure smooth plant operation. Conduct operational test to ensure designs fall within expected specification. Design and improve processes to increase plant production efficiency and quality

Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the developments and trends in processing and packaging for possible application with Hershey Foods present and future products. This is done through reviewing trade journals, participating in professional societies; attending trade shows and seminars; and consulting suppliers and visiting their facilities. Work with buyers and other team member to implement and apply to Hershey Foods quality processes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: .

Education:

BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Food or Agricultural Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in Packaging Equipment Engineering with past experience in leading the Engineering portion of multiple projects is required.
• Experience with PFD’s, P&ID’s and GMP’s required.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in the Confectionery, Food, Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical industry is required