Production Manager

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11.000 employees in over 80 countries and have a consolidated turnover of 2.2 billion euros (in 2021). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Kuala Lumpur, we are looking for:

Production Manager

(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Your Mission

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible lead, manage and drive production & maintenance department towards World Class Manufacturing standard. S/he is also responsible and be accountable for all production matters and Operational performances across all shifts in the plant. Additionally. S/he is to develop and implement manufacturing strategies in line with Company’s strategies & business plans. All safety and health standards are to be met to keep an organization accident-free. S/he is also required to activate cross-functional Teamwork to improve sustainably the manufacturing performance. Finally s/he is responsible for people development - coach and train the team on the work floor. Be role modelling the change he wants to see happening (walk the talk).

What you will do

Planning and Organization:

• Ensuring confidentiality of production formulation and processes.
• Managing production resources & allocation, including equipment & facilities, decide on and order the required resources.
• Managing production planning, scheduling and capacity sizing.
• Production administration in SAP
• Inventory management and perform physical inventory cycle count.
• Introduction of new production techniques in collaboration with the R&D/Engineering.

People Management:

• Manage & supervise production & maintenance teams to ensure high work quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Evaluate teams’ performance.
• Coaching, training & development of people, and promote high team spirit.
• Selection and recruitment of new employees.
• Demonstrate & live up the Puratos Magic culture within the Company.

Production management:

• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency & productivity without compromising safety or quality.
• Setting of KPIs, tracking & reporting. Analyzing data & identifing opportunities to improve productivity & efficiency.
• Develop and execute production & operations strategies aligning with Company’s business plan.
• Prepare annual and long-range budget projections (Opex, Capex, Headcount), regular review of budgeting data, and tracking of departmental expenses.
• Enforcement and responsible of full compliance of all applicable legal legislation & regulations, and all quality standards
• Liaise across teams and departments to ensure a smooth and efficient production process, making sure everyone is aware of any process changes and improvements.
• Be Change Manager

Maintenance Management

• Ensure that manufacturing machinery, equipment and tools are at good capacity and well maintained to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Identifying and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy that ensures efficient operations.
• Enhance machinery efficiency by constantly introducing new ideas to improve the automation system within the approved budget.

Other Management & Leadership function

• Be an active member in Production, Food Safety, Operations, ESH, Halal, and other related committee meetings and participate in external audits.
• Promote safe and health working environment within the Company with any accidents.
• Building network with peer Production Managers on the Manufacturing site across the Group.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management from time to time as deemed necessary.
• Fully support & implement GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, HALAL, Golden Unicorn, Operational Excellence Programs, and other systems by the Company.

What we expect from you

• Degree in Food Science & Technology, Engineering or equivalent.
• Min 10 years working experience in production and/ engineering field is required.
• Knowledge in Industrial Automation, especially in Pneumatics, PLC and other production automation system would render greater advantage.
• Able to perform analysis, process capability study, implement continual improvement and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate (Excel, Words & Powerpoint Presentation).
• Good command of English & Bahasa Malaysia.
• Good personality, team work oriented.

What you can expect from Puratos

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

A great work environment with lots of challenges is what you can expect:

You'll get responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

You'll get training and career opportunities to build your career within our company

You can count on a competitive compensation and benefit package.

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