Jobs at Bridgemead Consulting Limited

Role Brief

• The Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm) oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).
• The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution
• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions
• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy
• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination
• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting
• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports
• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
• Machine utilization: ≥85%
• Labor cost and overtime within budget
• Defect and wastage within approved limits
• Payroll accuracy: 100%
• Zero major safety violations
• Accurate and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 4–8 years experience in Oil Palm plantation.
• 2–3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role
• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred.

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Role brief

• The role supports operational excellence by driving quality control systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The suitable candidate will ensure consistent product quality and compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all stages of production—from plantation to processing and packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections across harvesting, milling, processing, and packaging stages.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS).
• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct laboratory tests and product quality analysis.
• Maintain proper documentation of quality records and audit reports.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Train staff on quality standards, hygiene, and safety practices.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product Defect Rate < 2% monthly
• Compliance Rate > 95% per quarter
• Audit Non-Conformance Closure Rate > 90%
• Customer Complaints < 3% monthly
• Process Deviation Rate < 5% monthly
• Quality Inspection Coverage = 100%.

Requirements/Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• BSc or HND in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related fields.

Professional Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP).

Experience Requirement:

• 5 - 7 years relevant experience in quality assurance within Oil palm plantation, agribusiness, Agro-processing, FMCG or related industry.