Posted 7mo ago

Acting Assistant Manager, Production

@ SD Guthrie
Malaysia
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:planning production, forecasting demand, coordinating functions
Requirements Summary:Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or related; 5-7 years refinery ops; MS Office; HACCP/GMP; food tech knowledge; strong communication; budgeting and forecasting.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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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:

1. Supply Chain & Production Planning (Core Responsibility)

  • Ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery of customer orders by managing end-to-end supply chain operations across refineries, palm/kernel fractionation, hydrogenation, and inter-esterification plants.
  • Develop and execute short-term and medium-term production schedules (S&OE) that optimize line efficiency, minimize changeovers, and balance demand with available capacity.
  • Monitor and manage real-time inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods to prevent stockouts or overstocking, coordinating with procurement and logistics for timely replenishment.
  • Act as the key liaison between commercial, operations, and logistics teams to ensure seamless flow of materials and products to customers.

2. Demand & Supply Planning

  • Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, consolidating input from commercial, operations, and finance to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities.
  • Conduct forecasting and scenario planning (short- and long-term) to anticipate demand fluctuations and production capacity constraints.
  • Recommend adjustments to operational purchase plans, stock balances, and safety stock policies to optimize working capital while meeting service-level targets.

3. Strategic & Financial Planning

  • Support annual business planning and budgeting, including product costing, capacity allocation, and investment planning.
  • Prepare and consolidate financial metrics and supply planning KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, inventory ageing, capacity utilization, OTIF performance) on a monthly and yearly basis.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning for plant utilization, product portfolio optimization, and expansion or improvement initiatives.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Coordinate daily with operations, QC, logistics, and commercial teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and ensure smooth delivery to customers.
  • Act as the key link between HQ sales teams and plant operations, ensuring alignment of customer requirements with production schedules.
  • Facilitate weekly and monthly stakeholder meetings to communicate supply chain performance, risks, and corrective actions.

5. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supply reliability

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, operations management, or related field
  • Preferably with at least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in refinery operations industry
  • Preferably at least an intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
  • Good understanding of HACCP procedures, Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), margarine and fats texturization.

  • Experience in the packing of foods products and exposure to HACCP issues is essential.

  • Knowledge in Food Technology or Foods Science

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, problem solving, team player,

  • Experience with budgeting, financial forecasting, and analyzing financial reports. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.