Executive, Manufacturing Development & Services

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Job Description: Roles & Responsibilities Manufacturing Development & Operational Standards • Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing standards, minimum operating requirements, frameworks, tools and practical methodologies across operating units. • Identify gaps and opportunities to improve manufacturing practices, operational discipline, process consistency and execution. • Work with SMEs to develop practical manufacturing standards that reflect actual operating conditions and requirements. • Benchmark manufacturing practices across operating units and externally, where relevant, to identify opportunities for improvement and replication. • Support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of manufacturing standards across BUs (business units). Manufacturing Improvement & Problem Solving • Support BUs in identifying and addressing manufacturing performance gaps, recurring operational issues and improvement opportunities. • Participate in process optimization, operational troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA). • Support implementation and follow up of improvement actions to verify effectiveness and sustainability. • Identify successful improvements that can be standardized and replicated across relevant BUs. SOP Development & Governance • Develop, review and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions and other operational documents as part of the manufacturing standards frameworks. • Engage Operators, Supervisors, Engineers, SMEs to ensure documented practices are technically sound, practical and aligned with actual operating conditions. • Support governance of technical documentation including ownership, approval, revision, implementation and periodic review. • Support verification of SOP implementation and effectiveness at site. Manufacturing Capability & Knowledge Development • Develop and enhance structured technical learning module and competency development programmes for manufacturing personnel. • Work with SMEs and experienced plant personnel to capture operational knowledge, lessons learned and manufacturing best practices. • Translate technical and operational knowledge into practical learning materials, manufacturing standards and competency requirements. • Develop learning content covering process fundamentals, critical operating parameters, equipment, abnormal operating conditions, troubleshooting and operational best practices. • Support development of competency assessments to verify knowledge and practical application. Site Engagement, Standardisation & Best Practice Sharing • Maintain regular engagement with BUs to understand actual manufacturing practices, operational challenges and improvement opportunities. • Conduct structured site observations, assessments and discussions with operators, engineers, supervisors and technical SMEs. • Validate manufacturing standards, SOPs, technical modules and improvement methodologies under actual operating conditions. • Identify, document and evaluate successful manufacturing practices and lessons learned for potential replication across BUs. • Facilitate cross-BU sharing of technical knowledge, lessons learned and proven manufacturing practices. • Gather feedback from BUs and incorporate operational learning into the continuous improvement of MDS (Manufacturing Development & Standards), tools and capability programmes. Global Operations Support • Support wider Global Operations initiatives where manufacturing knowledge and site engagement are required. • Participate in operational assessments, benchmarking exercises, manufacturing improvement initiatives and reviews. • Provide support to relevant Global Operations including Performance Excellence, Asset Care, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, HSE and other manufacturing-related initiatives where required. • Support cross-functional projects and special assignments related to manufacturing performance, capability and operational development. • Collaborate with other Global Operations functions to promote alignment, knowledge sharing and effective implementation of manufacturing improvement initiatives. Reporting • Support the preparation and consolidation of MDS and relevant Glboal Operations performance reports, management updates and presentations. • Monitor and track progress of manufacturing development, improvement and capability building initiatives. • Maintain appropriate trackers and dashboards to monitor initiatives, action items, deliverables and improvement outcomes. • Other reports. Ideal Candidate • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or technical disciple, preferably: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines. • Minimum of 3-years working experience in palm oil refinery, edible oils, process manufacturing or related manufacturing operations. • Experience in Process Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Improvement is preferred. • Direct plant exposure to palm oil refining and/or fractionation would be a strong advantage. • Demonstrated involvement in one or more of the following would be advantageous: - Manufacturing improvement - Process troubleshooting and optimization - SOP/Work instruction development - Root cause analysis - Technical training development To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.