Factory Manager

About the role

Koon Brother Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Assistant Factory Manager to join our dynamic team in Muar, Johor. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in overseeing the daily operations and optimizing the productivity of our manufacturing facility.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee daily biscuit production operations, ensuring adherence to recipe, weight, size, texture, and packaging standards.
• Coordinate with the planning department to align production schedules with sales and inventory targets.
• Monitor and optimize oven baking, mixing, cutting, cooling, and packaging line performance.
• Reduce downtime through proactive line management and coordination with maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO, and other food safety standards specific to baked goods.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to address deviations, complaints, or non-conformities related to taste, appearance, or shelf life.
• Lead root cause analyses on quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and mentor production supervisors, line leaders, and factory workers across shifts.
• Ensure adequate staffing and training for specialized biscuit processing equipment.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and high hygiene standards on the factory floor.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with OSHA and local safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure proper handling of food ingredients and hot machinery.
• Encourage adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleanliness.
• Monitor usage of flour, sugar, oil, flavorings, and other ingredients to ensure minimal waste.
• Work with warehouse and procurement to ensure timely material supply and FIFO usage.
• Identify and reduce product rejections and scrap through process improvements.
• Maintain production logs, batch records, downtime analysis, and efficiency reports.
• Assist in preparing reports for audits, quality inspections, and management reviews.
• Track machine maintenance logs and production KPIs.
• Support the introduction of new machinery or automation for biscuit production and packaging.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) specific to biscuit production.
• Stay updated on technological advancements in the baked goods/FMCG sector.

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years in food manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to biscuit or baked goods production.

• Familiarity with biscuit ovens, mixers, rotary moulders, wire cutters, and packaging lines.

• Understanding of food-grade materials handling and allergen controls.

• Strong grasp of hygiene standards and food regulatory requirements.

• Leadership and people management

• Problem-solving and process troubleshooting

• Factory floor-based role, requiring regular presence on production lines.

• Shift work or extended hours may be necessary based on production schedules.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading biscuit brand with a strong regional/national presence.
• Work in a high-output, fast-paced production facility.
• Career advancement and training opportunities in the FMCG sector.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of Koon Brother Sdn. Bhd.