Production Executive

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and responsible Production Executive to support daily production activities while coordinating the company's Halal compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Management teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and that all raw materials, production processes, documentation and facilities comply with the company's Halal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager in planning, coordinating and monitoring daily production activities.
• Monitor production output, manpower, process parameters, material usage and production efficiency.
• Ensure production activities are carried out according to SOPs, work instructions, GMP, food safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, Engineering, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams on production requirements and operational issues.
• Prepare and maintain production records, reports, checklists and related documentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor housekeeping, hygiene and 5S standards within production areas.
• Support commissioning, trial runs and start-up activities for production equipment and processes.
• Coordinate Halal compliance activities within the factory.
• Maintain and update Halal-related documentation, records, ingredient information, supplier documents and supporting certificates.
• Verify raw materials, ingredients, processing aids, packaging materials and suppliers for Halal compliance before use.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the company's Halal Assurance System / Halal Management System.
• Coordinate internal Halal inspections and ensure corrective actions are properly implemented.
• Support applications, renewals, audits and inspections related to Halal certification.
• Act as the coordination point between Production, QA/QC, Purchasing, Warehouse and relevant parties on Halal matters.
• Assist in conducting Halal awareness and internal training for employees.
• Ensure segregation, storage, handling, processing and traceability requirements related to Halal products are properly maintained.
• Immediately report any potential Halal non-compliance or contamination risk to Management and QA/QC.
• Support customer, regulatory and certification audits as required.
• Perform other production and compliance-related duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Halal Management, Manufacturing, Chemical/Process Engineering or related field.
• Preferably 5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing, production or Halal compliance.
• Experience in a food processing or ingredient manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, traceability and Halal requirements.
• Halal Executive training/certification will be an added advantage.
• Able to maintain proper documentation and coordinate certification/audit activities.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Hands-on, responsible and willing to work closely with factory operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work in Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang.