Process Technologist Manager (GL3)

Manager, Industrial and Employee Relations

Responsibilities: Drives Business Growth: <ul><li>Leads commercializing solutions for new process/material innovations into manufacturing facilities.</li><li>Define, plan &amp; execute packaging trials with R&amp;D developers &amp; Manufacturing team to validate performance, quality, efficiency &amp; stability.</li><li>Identifies &amp; resolves technical &amp; material issues during commercialization.</li><li>Creates process material &amp; process specifications for the plant during handover.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborates with Product Developers, Process Innovation, engineers, supplier &amp; Manufacturing to ensure smooth project handover.</li><li>Supports continuous improvement &amp; standardization of process process &amp; material quality specification.</li></ul> Leadership: <ul><li>Functions as a Program/Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert.</li><li>Provides strategic input to cross-functional teams and influences decision-making through technical insights.</li></ul> Innovation / Creativity: <ul><li>Identifies &amp; implements process productivity &amp; sustainability improvements workstreams.</li><li>Collaborates with suppliers and global resources for scaling new process solutions.</li></ul> Technical Expertise: <ul><li>Serves as the subject matter expert in process engineering (equipment &amp; process flow), raw material specification &amp; Pringle chip finish goods quality.</li><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current operational process technology &amp; finished process quality performance.</li></ul> People Management: <ul><li>Manages 1 direct reports, setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and supporting career development.</li></ul> Other Duties <ul><li>Based in Enstek Malaysia, with travel (~20%) to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and regional offices.</li><li>May require extended hours, shift work, or weekend support depending on project needs.</li><li>Occasional hands-on operation of process equipment.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Food), Food Science/Process /Technology degree or any related field.</li><li>Minimum 7–8 years’ experience in process development or manufacturing within the food industry. Past managerial experience is preferred.</li><li>Fluent in Bahasa Melayu &amp; English language.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Grievance &amp; Compliance Leadership: <ul><li>Lead end-to-end employee misconduct investigations (preliminary and detailed), ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance across all cases.</li><li>Own full disciplinary lifecycle: recommend actions, approve issuance of show cause/warning/dismissal letters, and maintain robust, auditable records.</li><li>Drive periodic compliance audits across contract labor suppliers (security, canteen, uniform vendors) and ensure timely corrective action on non-conformities.</li><li>Conduct due diligence and performance reviews of foreign operator agencies; submit data-driven recommendations for contract renewals or terminations.</li></ul> Policy &amp; Process Ownership: <ul><li>Manage centralized document control for all HR policies, procedures, and operational guidelines — ensuring accessibility, version control, and alignment with evolving legal standards.</li><li>Design and deliver compliance training programs for managers and employees, covering HR policy, performance management, and labor law essentials.</li><li>Act as the go-to subject matter expert on employment law, IR best practices, and grievance resolution frameworks.</li></ul> Union Engagement &amp; Strategy: <ul><li>Lead plants transition into a unionized environment: educate leaders and HR on union dynamics, negotiation frameworks, and collaborative engagement models.</li><li>Build and sustain a constructive union relationship — balancing business needs with employee representation through regular dialogue, transparency, and mutual respect.</li><li>Anticipate union-related risks and opportunities; advise leadership proactively on IR positioning and response strategies.</li><li>Drive union readiness programs, including leadership coaching, communication protocols, and scenario planning.&nbsp;</li></ul> Canteen Management: <ul><li>Lead vendor governance for contract labor and canteen operations. Monitor service levels, hygiene, and employee satisfaction; drive timely audits, feedback loops, and improvements.</li></ul> Hostel &amp; Foreign Worker Management (End-to-End): <ul><li>Manage full lifecycle of foreign worker operations: manpower planning, documentation, immigration processes, hostel inspections, welfare coordination, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.</li><li>Ensure foreign workers are treated with dignity and respect; champion human rights standards and ethical labor practices.</li><li>Coordinate with embassies, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Immigration, and labor agencies to ensure seamless processes and timely resolution of issues.</li><li>Oversee hostel living conditions, safety, and welfare programs; act as the primary point of contact for foreign worker concerns.</li></ul> Compliance Audits &amp; Risk Management: <ul><li>Lead and coordinate audits related to labor compliance, human rights, and ethical sourcing across all third-party providers.</li><li>Ensure the plant is audit-ready at all times; track and close findings with urgency and rigor.</li><li>Stay current on evolving labor regulations and proactively adjust policies and practices to mitigate risk</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.</li><li>7–10 years of HR experience, with deep exposure to industrial relations, employee relations, labor law, and HR compliance—preferably in a manufacturing, unionized, or FMCG environment.</li><li>Proven track record of managing complex disciplinary cases, union negotiations, and IR matters with sound judgment and integrity.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Malaysian labor law, Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and related regulations.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); able to prepare reports, dashboards, and present findings with clarity.</li><li>Familiar with HR systems, documentation best practices, and audit standards.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; able to influence, negotiate, and build trust across all levels—from frontline employees to senior leaders.</li></ul>

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