About the Role
We are looking for a Production Executive / Engineer – Refinery to join our manufacturing operations team.
The role is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our vegetable oils refinery, with a strong focus on production performance, process efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily production activities, including production planning, targets, manpower, machinery, raw materials, consumables and other operational resources.
- Monitor daily production performance, utility and chemical consumption to ensure efficient plant operations and cost control.
- Reconcile production and consumption figures against load cell and flowmeter readings and monitor plant stock levels.
- Work closely with Maintenance and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability and overall plant performance.
- Coordinate production involvement in plant turnaround planning and execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality and operational performance.
- Monitor key refinery operating parameters, including spent earth oil content, and ensure performance remains within established limits.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and workplace cleanliness throughout the plant.
- Ensure full compliance with safety procedures, environmental requirements and established operating standards.
- Prepare monthly plant performance reports covering production results, operating costs, cost-saving initiatives and plant contribution.
- Support other operational projects and assignments as required by Management.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within vegetable oils refining or a related process manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of vegetable oil refinery processes and operations.
- Experience with RBD and/or hydro plant operations would be an advantage.
- Proficient in AutoCAD with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Production, Maintenance, Technical and other functions.
- Able to work effectively in a plant environment and manage operational priorities.