Production Supervisor (Process)

Job Description

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd

Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel, including Process Technicians, Boilermen, and Lab Technicians, to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters to meet production targets and improve efficiency.
• Ensure product quality compliance by working closely with the Lab team and addressing process deviations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, respond to process upsets, and make real-time decisions to maintain plant stability.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead shift handovers, report operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Support process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize energy consumption.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process operations, preferably in biodiesel, oleochemical, petrochemical, or refinery plants.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a shift-based production environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is an advantage.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance.
• Willing to work on a shift basis and be based in Port Dickson.