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  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • 8-15+ years’ experience in edible oil refinery with strong knowledge of refinery processes, utilities, DCS/SCADA, and mass balance.
  • Proven expertise in production planning, process optimization, efficiency improvement, and maintenance systems (CMMS, preventive programs).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills with high ownership and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE, continuous improvement, and data-driven operational decisions; able to manage pressure and multiple priorities.
  • Performance indicators include (KPIs): meeting production volumes, minimizing stock variance, improving OEE, yield, recovery, energy efficiency, safety/quality compliance, reducing downtime, and enhancing team capability.

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Role & Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

  • Lead refinery production to meet output targets, ensure quality standards, and apply best practices (5S, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
  • Track key KPIs and coordinate with planning, logistics, and procurement for smooth operations.

Stock Variance & Material Accountability

  • Oversee RM/WIP/FG stock reconciliation, address variances, and maintain accurate material balances with inventory/warehouse/finance teams.

Efficiency, Performance & Optimization

  • Improve yields, energy use, OEE, and productivity; resolve bottlenecks and support automation/digitalization projects.

Maintenance Coordination

  • Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance, ensure equipment reliability, support shutdowns, and uphold safety/technical standards.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce quality, ISO, environmental, and safety requirements; conduct audits and promote strong safety culture.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor production teams, build skills, and drive accountability and continuous improvement.

To apply, email your updated CV to careers@msvlgroup.com with the subject line as job title.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

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