Process Technologist Manager (GL3)

Our client vision is to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of their differentiated brands.

Powered by their strategy to Differentiate, Drive & Deliver, they are a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands and strong underlying growth momentum and profitability.

Our client purpose is to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through their trusted foods brands.

As part of this purpose, they are committed to advancing sustainable & equitable access to food by creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.

Responsibilities:

Drives Business Growth:

• Leads commercializing solutions for new process/material innovations into manufacturing facilities.
• Define, plan & execute packaging trials with R&D developers & Manufacturing team to validate performance, quality, efficiency & stability.
• Identifies & resolves technical & material issues during commercialization.
• Creates process material & process specifications for the plant during handover. 
• Collaborates with Product Developers, Process Innovation, engineers, supplier & Manufacturing to ensure smooth project handover.
• Supports continuous improvement & standardization of process process & material quality specification.

Leadership:

• Functions as a Program/Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert.
• Provides strategic input to cross-functional teams and influences decision-making through technical insights.

Innovation / Creativity:

• Identifies & implements process productivity & sustainability improvements workstreams.
• Collaborates with suppliers and global resources for scaling new process solutions.

Technical Expertise:

• Serves as the subject matter expert in process engineering (equipment & process flow), raw material specification & Pringle chip finish goods quality.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current operational process technology & finished process quality performance.

People Management:

• Manages 1 direct reports, setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and supporting career development.

Other Duties

• Based in Enstek Malaysia, with travel (~20%) to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and regional offices.
• May require extended hours, shift work, or weekend support depending on project needs.
• Occasional hands-on operation of process equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Food), Food Science/Process /Technology degree or any related field.
• Minimum 7–8 years’ experience in process development or manufacturing within the food industry. Past managerial experience is preferred.
• Fluent in Bahasa Melayu & English language.