MILK PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Description : MILK PRODUCTION MANAGER MALAYSIA Plan and organise production schedules; assess project and resource requirements; estimate budgets and timelines; and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Demonstrate core experience in UHT processing and beverages production. 2. Analyse and investigate production issues and propose process improvements to enhance quality and capacity. 3. Prepare and maintain daily production reports. 4. Plan production schedules based on the sales forecast. 5. Implement and control the production schedule with maximum efficiency and minimum losses. 6. Support the production team with daily troubleshooting as required. 7. Oversee the production team to manage, execute, and report day-to-day production activities. 8. Determine required material resources and monitor daily stock levels. 9. Ensure final products meet quality standards and specifications. 10. Monitor production activities and adjust schedules to ensure on-time delivery. 11. Ensure implementation and adherence to company policies, including health and safety procedures. 12. Coordinate with the team to plan, schedule, and perform production activities. 13. Review and adjust the schedule as needed. 14. Develop production programmes and guidelines to support company objectives. 15. Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements for project/production execution. 16. Develop the budget and manage expenses within approved limits. 17. Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards. 18. Organise on-the-job training for team members to achieve production goals. 19. Manage human and material resources to meet production targets. 20. Make decisions regarding equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement. 21. Establish and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence. 22. Set and monitor product quality standards. 23. Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programmes to meet quality objectives. 24. Monitor staff performance and implement interventions to drive improvement. 25. Ensure effective collaboration and coordination between relevant departments, including procurement, distribution, and management. 26. Monitor department KPIs and recommend corrective and preventive actions. 27. Support the preparation of all documents required for company certifications. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or professional degree in Engineering (Industrial) / Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent. 2. At least 10 years of experience in dairy/milk food manufacturing. 3. Experience in handling and managing food safety standards and certificates (ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, HALAL, GMP, MESTI) and/or other standards required by the Government. 4. Strong organisational, planning, and management skills; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities; and presentation skills. 5. Proficiency in manufacturing software (e.g., SAP). 6. Proven track record of managing and improving production processes. 7. Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives. 8. Able to read, write, and speak Bahasa and English to understand and follow work instructions.

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