ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support to the operations team for the production of specialty fats products, including Palm Mild Fraction (PMF), Margarine, Shortening, and Vegetable Ghee.
- Assist in developing and optimising product recipes and process parameters for specialty fats production to achieve the required product functionality and quality.
- Support process optimisation across fractionation and finished product lines, including crystallisation control, cooling profiles, blending, and texturisation.
- Work with the operations team to troubleshoot production issues such as unstable crystallisation, filtration challenges, off-spec product texture, or yield losses.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of plant modifications to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Liaise with equipment vendors and technology providers for technical discussions, process improvements, and plant upgrades.
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, and commercial teams on specialty fats product development and customer requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and operators to strengthen knowledge and operational capability in specialty fats processing.
- Support the development and standardisation of operating guidelines and process parameters for specialty fats production.
- Ensure production practices align with safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements.
JOB SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in specialty fats production, including PMF, Margarine, Vegetable Ghee, and/or Shortening.
- Proven experience in managing plant operations or leading production teams.
- Strong knowledge of fat crystallisation and fractionation processes.
- Hands-on experience in process optimisation, formulation tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience in plant improvement or modification projects.
