Milk Production Manager
Lead dairy production with UHT expertise — optimize schedules, quality, and safety. Grow with a collaborative team, SAP-driven planning, and continuous improvement.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Plan and organise production schedules; assess project and resource requirements; estimate budgets and timelines; and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrate core experience in UHT processing and beverages production.
2. Analyse and investigate production issues and propose process improvements to enhance quality and capacity.
3. Prepare and maintain daily production reports.
4. Plan production schedules based on the sales forecast.
5. Implement and control the production schedule with maximum efficiency and minimum losses.
6. Support the production team with daily troubleshooting as required.
7. Oversee the production team to manage, execute, and report day-to-day production activities.
8. Determine required material resources and monitor daily stock levels.
9. Ensure final products meet quality standards and specifications.
10. Monitor production activities and adjust schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
11. Ensure implementation and adherence to company policies, including health and safety procedures.
12. Coordinate with the team to plan, schedule, and perform production activities.
13. Review and adjust the schedule as needed.
14. Develop production programmes and guidelines to support company objectives.
15. Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements for project/production execution.
16. Develop the budget and manage expenses within approved limits.
17. Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
18. Organise on-the-job training for team members to achieve production goals.
19. Manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
20. Make decisions regarding equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement.
21. Establish and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence.
22. Set and monitor product quality standards.
23. Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programmes to meet quality objectives.
24. Monitor staff performance and implement interventions to drive improvement.
25. Ensure effective collaboration and coordination between relevant departments, including procurement, distribution, and management.
26. Monitor department KPIs and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
27. Support the preparation of all documents required for company certifications.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or professional degree in Engineering (Industrial) / Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent.
2. At least 10 years of experience in dairy/milk food manufacturing.
3. Experience in handling and managing food safety standards and certificates (ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, HALAL, GMP, MESTI) and/or other standards required by the Government.
4. Strong organisational, planning, and management skills; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities; and presentation skills.
5. Proficiency in manufacturing software (e.g., SAP).
6. Proven track record of managing and improving production processes.
7. Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Able to read, write, and speak Bahasa and English to understand and follow work instructions.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Role
- Manufacturing Manager
- Locations
- Malaysia
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
