Production Manager

TPG Oil & Gas, is located at Tanjung Langsat, Johor, is a biodiesel manufacturing plant committed to operational excellence and sustainable energy solutions. As we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our workforce, we have vacancies for various roles.

The Production Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of the biodiesel production plant. This include overseeing all shifts, managing the production team, optimising the manufacturing process while ensuring that production volume, quality and yield targets are met or exceeded. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a deep technical understanding of biodiesel or oleochemical processes in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

• Direct and manage all daily production activities to meet production schedules, volume targets and product quality specifications
• Oversee entire biodiesel process, including feedstock pretreatment, transesterification and glycerol by-product recovery
• Monitor production yield, conversion efficiency, utility consumption and plant availability
• Understanding of different feedstocks (e.g. UCO, POME, waste oils) and their impact on the process and final product
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Ensure optimisation of equipment, manpower and resources
• Coordinate plant maintenance

Requirement :

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in palm oil downstream operation with at least 5 years in managerial role
• Experience in biodiesel plant, oleochemical facility oil refinery or chemical plant
• Familiar with production planning, cost control and sustainability certification systems

This role is also available in our biodiesel plant based at Port Klang Free Zone, Pulau Indah, Selangor.