Senior Assistant / Factory Manager

The Factory Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring that production meets cargo readiness, assisting management in operational activities, ensuring legal compliance on steam facilities and activities in line with DOSH and audit requirements, and providing engineering support for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Job Description - Ensure production processes are aligned with cargo readiness schedules to meet shipment deadlines. -Plan, monitor for feedstock and inventories for production requirement. -Assist management in planning and coordinating daily operational activities by providing the support to Factory Manager in implementing operational strategies and improvements; oversee production activities to ensure efficiency and productivity. -Ensure all steam facilities and activities comply with legal requirements, particularly DOSH regulations, in order to prepare for and participate in audits to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. -Identify and troubleshoot operational issues related to production and steam facilities. -Provide engineering solutions and support for operational challenges. -Oversee the maintenance of machinery and equipment. Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule regular inspections and repairs. -Maintain high standards of quality control in all production processes. -Work closely with the quality assurance team to address any quality-related issues. Requirements -Bachelor's degree in Science / Engineering (preferably with steam engineer), or a related field. -Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the palm oil industry. -Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. -Proficient in using production management software and MS Office. -Knowledge of health, safety and environment regulations, particularly DOSH and DOE requirements. -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. -Strong commitment to quality and safety standards. -Willing to be based at Lahad Datu, Sabah