Production Manager

Job Description

Production Manager Apply now O bjectives of the Position Responsible in managing daily production operations to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality production of products, while also focusing on training production personnel, optimizing procedures, and ensuring compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure all environmental, health and safety rules and guidelines are fully adhered and maintaining high safety standards for a safe working environment. Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to ensure that production schedules and target quantities are met. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Production Superintendent, Production Supervisors, Boardmen and technicians fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. Conduct periodic training, performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training needs for team members (including succession planning for roles Boardman and above).

Facilitate effective communication within the production team and across departments. Perform internal audits to support ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 50001 standards. Implement and uphold quality control measures to maintain product quality requirements and consistency within production team. Coordinate production trials, test and implement recommendations from Toray to improve plant operation and product quality as and when required (via MOC process).

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field At least 7 years of experience in production management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in polymerization and distillation processes. Technical & Professional Knowledge Proven experience leading teams and managing production operations. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (English & Bahasa Malaysia) Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. About BASF in Malaysia BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang.

BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my Apply now Kuantan, MYS Toray BASF PBT Resin Sdn. Bhd. Production, Maintenance & Technical Services Permanent 135719 Production Malaysia On-site