Manufacturing Head

Job Description : MANUFACTURING HEAD MALAYSIA A leading oleochemical manufacturer is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead all plant operations and other manufacturing related activities. In this job, you will report directly to the CEO In this position, you will manage the operations to ensure that customer requirements are met with optimum cost, stringent quality requirements, efficient equipment utilisation and in accordance with HSSE law and regulations. · Monitor and manage the overall operation, inclusive of process, QA/QC, production, logistic, maintenance, SHE and planning · Lead and drive continuous improvement in productivity and ensure SHE excellence · Ensure cost effectiveness on operations and optimise plant operations for better OEE and processing cost · Ensure the products comply with the highest quality and meet customer requirements · Forecast the annual budget and continuously review the budget of the daily operations · Provide monthly operational reports to the senior management · Explore the possibility to incorporate the new technology for process improvement and new operations · Ensure the operations comply with regulatory, licensing, permit, food safety certifications and QMS (quality management system) · Review OPEX on a monthly basis for budget control · Ensure inventory accuracy and supply reliability · Identify opportunities to manufacture efficiently at cost effective level by increasing productivity, efficiency, debottlenecking processes and implement innovation in the production floor · Set up and maintain an effective compliance system of control to ensure that operations operate within the local regulatory framework and contractual requirements · Lead the effort to improve team collaboration across the organisation to create solidarity · Oversee quality management and identify areas for improvement · Review maintenance plan with the maintenance team and authorise the approval for appropriate engineering projects · Ensure compliance to HSSE guidelines and lead the plant incident investigation in Tripod Beta analysis To succeed in the head of Manufacturing role, you will need to have excellent stakeholder management capability and able to identify operational gaps to drive improvement programs. · 15 years of work experience in leading production operations within the oleochemical manufacturing industry · Prior experience in palm oil refinery and vegetable oil and fats is highly desired · Strong knowledge of HSSE management systems · Ability to foster good team engagement, highly organised, flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment · Ability to resolve conflicts, visionary and possess the foresight to plan ahead for the business · Excellent interpersonal skills, strong stakeholder management capability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties · Readiness to work on the ground operation level to resolve issues

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