Production Trainer (Food Manufacturing/GMP/HACCP)

The Production Trainer is responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating training programmes for production employees to ensure they possess the required knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform their duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for creating training materials, conducting employee onboarding, delivering food safety and hygiene training, coordinating equipment operation training, and assessing employee competency to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Conduct induction and on-the-job training for new production employees.
• Deliver refresher training on SOPs, GMP, HACCP, Halal, Food Safety, Workplace Safety, and Quality requirements.
• Develop and update training materials, work instructions, presentations, and training records.
• Assess employee competency through observation, practical assessments, and written evaluations.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Operational Support

• Work closely with Production Supervisors and Department Heads to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Support training during new product launches, process changes, and equipment implementation.
• Guide employees on standard production practices and work methods.
• Reinforce compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate training records, attendance lists, competency assessments, and certification tracking.
• Ensure training activities comply with company policies, GMP, HACCP, Halal, FSSC 22000, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to training and competency management.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend initiatives to improve employee capability, productivity, quality awareness, and safety culture.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Human Resource Development, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience conducting employee training or coaching production personnel is an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication and presentation skills may be considered.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of:
• GMP
• HACCP
• Halal Requirements
• Food Safety Standards
• Workplace Safety & Health
• Manufacturing SOPs

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to conduct training in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Good coaching, facilitation, and people development skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.