Factory Manager (Food Manufacturer)

Company Background

We are representing our client a fast-growing food manufacturing and central kitchen company specializing in the production and distribution of fresh and ready-to-eat food products, supporting major convenience retail chains across Malaysia.

As part of their continuous business expansion, they are looking for passionate, committed, and dynamic individuals to join our growing team in delivering quality food products and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the overall factory operations, including production, manpower, quality, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities. The role also involves leading factory expansion projects, including planning, setup, coordination and execution to support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Oversee and manage the overall daily factory operations to ensure smooth and efficient production activities at all times.
• Ensure production schedules, operational targets and customer delivery requirements are achieved according to planned timelines.
• Monitor factory productivity, operational efficiency and production performance while implementing improvement initiatives to optimize output and reduce downtime.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with company quality standards, specifications and food safety requirements.
• Enforce compliance with company SOPs, GMP, HACCP, workplace safety, hygiene and other regulatory requirements applicable to factory operations.
• Supervise, lead and guide production supervisors, team leaders and factory employees to ensure effective teamwork and operational discipline.
• Plan and manage manpower allocation, staff scheduling and workforce requirements based on production demands and operational needs.
• Monitor employee attendance, discipline, work performance and productivity while ensuring company policies are properly implemented.
• Conduct staff coaching, training and development activities to improve employee competency, operational knowledge, and overall work performance.
• Monitor raw material usage, inventory control and wastage management to ensure cost efficiency and proper stock utilization.
• Ensure all factory machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and functioning effectively to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and external service providers regarding repair works, preventive maintenance and equipment servicing activities.
• Review operational, production and maintenance reports regularly and prepare management updates on factory performance and operational matters.
• Identify operational issues, production challenges and process inefficiencies, and implement corrective and preventive actions for continuous improvement.
• Lead and coordinate factory expansion, upgrading, renovation and improvement projects to support company growth and operational requirements.
• Plan factory layouts, workflow arrangements, production flow and equipment positioning to maximize operational efficiency and space utilization.
• Liaise and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, engineers and relevant government authorities regarding factory expansion and project implementation matters.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, work progress and project quality to ensure all expansion activities are completed within approved schedules and requirements.
• Coordinate the installation, testing, commissioning and operational readiness of new machinery, equipment and production facilities.
• Ensure all factory expansion and upgrading projects comply with company operational standards, safety requirements and statutory regulations.
• Support the Management team in achieving company operational objectives, productivity improvements and long-term business growth plans.
• Explore & implement technology, equipment, software and system, to facilitate and improve cost efficiency and productivity.
• Create and implement consistent communication across departments.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in central kitchen, food manufacturing or large-scale food production manufacturing environment.
• Experience in factory setup, expansion, renovation or project management will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production operation, food safety standards, HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Good leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Computer literate and able to prepare reports and production records.
• Proactive, independent and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

Consultant In-Charge:

Adelene | adelene@ talentrecruit.com.my | +60123343582 (WhatsApp)