Assistant Manager, Production

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.