Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

About Tropicor Foods

Tropicor Foods is a halal-certified food ingredient and seasoning manufacturer based in Klang, Malaysia, serving foodservice businesses, brands, and manufacturers. Our portfolio spans seasonings and pre-mixes (including our FEEGOH brand), tropical fruit purees, juices and concentrates, and specialty food ingredients, alongside OEM and private label production for our clients.

With around 25 staff, we operate as a close-knit, vertically integrated team, offering formulation, sampling, and production under one roof, backed by Halal, MESTI, and HACCP certifications.

We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead our factory floor, planning and executing daily production against incoming orders, directing our operators, and owning quality control. We're particularly keen on someone with an engineering or technical background, and we want someone who brings a systematic eye for troubleshooting equipment and processes, alongside strong people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules based on incoming customer and OEM orders, ensuring on-time, quality-compliant output
• Direct and supervise production operators, assigning daily tasks and monitoring output against targets
• Oversee production across our seasoning/pre-mix, fruit product, and OEM manufacturing lines

Technical & Process Ownership

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the shop floor, minimizing downtime
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency, yield, and consistency
• Coordinate machine/equipment maintenance schedules and manpower planning with relevant teams

Quality Control & SOP Compliance

• Ensure all production processes are run in line with the standards required for our Halal, MESTI, and HACCP certifications
• Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs across all production processes — making sure the right procedures and checks exist for every step
• Own day-to-day quality control — product consistency, in-process testing, and taste/quality specs
• Coordinate with the compliance/certification function on audits and renewals; this role is not responsible for the certification application process itself, but is accountable for the processes and SOPs it depends on

People & Safety

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards on the production floor
• Report on production output, efficiency, and issues to management

Requirements

• An engineering or technical background is a strong advantage
• At least 5–8 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing or production environment, including team supervision/leadership
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes and GMP/HACCP principles at an execution level
• Hands-on, energetic leadership style — comfortable being present and active on the shop floor
• Strong communication skills to direct and coordinate with operators

Nice to Have

• Experience in seasoning, sauce, or fruit-based food processing
• Exposure to Halal certification requirements in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with OEM/private label production
• Basic equipment maintenance or process engineering experience

What We Offer

• Attractive monthly salary of RM 6,000 – RM 10,000 based on experience
• Medical coverage / outpatient medical benefits
• Annual leave and medical leave in line with the Malaysian Employment Act
• EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions per statutory requirements
• A close-knit, friendly team environment
• Stable, established employer in food manufacturing industry