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Project Manager (Engineering)

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As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and successful delivery of projects within defined timeframes, budget, and scope. This includes managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely execution. A key focus will be leading New Product Development (NPD) projects specifically within the beer manufacturing sector, overseeing all technical, quality, and regulatory criteria to ensure market competitiveness and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Delivery

  • Lead and oversee all phases of project management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Define detailed project scopes and objectives, incorporating all relevant stakeholder inputs from Research & Development (R&D), production, quality assurance, supply chain, marketing, and finance.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project progress through appropriate project management tools, updating stakeholders regularly through reports and presentations.
  • Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs with rigorous change control processes, ensuring project deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct risk assessments proactively and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project delivery.
  • Ensure strict adherence to company safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

New Product Development (NPD)

  • Lead and coordinate NPD projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business strategies and consumer trends in the beer industry.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D and brewing teams to develop new beer recipes, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and adherence to taste profiles and quality benchmarks.
  • Manage the development of product visuals, packaging designs, and labeling in compliance with legal and market regulations.
  • Oversee pilot brewing trials, process validations, and sensory evaluations to ensure products meet desired quality and safety standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize production processes, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain readiness for new products.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in formulation, brewing technology, and packaging to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Beer Manufacturing Criteria and Compliance

  • Ensure all projects comply with brewing industry standards and regulatory requirements including hygiene, safety, environmental, and quality certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO, local food safety laws).
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to embed quality controls and testing protocols into project deliverables.
  • Monitor process capability and performance indicators to maintain consistent product quality and production efficiency.
  • Support audits and inspections related to project activities and product launches, ensuring documentation and corrective actions are properly managed.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

  • Act as the primary point of contact between internal departments, external vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate regular project meetings, workshops, and presentations to align expectations and resolve issues promptly.
  • Coach and mentor project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project charters, schedules, budgets, risk registers, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
  • Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, and performance dashboards as required for effective project tracking and knowledge sharing.

      Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the food & beverage or brewing industry.
  • Proven experience managing NPD projects, ideally within beer manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of beer production processes, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficient in project management software (e.g. Ms Project) and advanced Ms Office (e.g. Ms Visio) skills.
  • PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team leadership skills.
  • Effective communication skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and negotiation skills to manage project costs and vendor relationships.

Job Details:

Workplace

Shah Alam, MY

Job type

Permanent 

Part time / Full time

Full Time

Working Time

Monday – Friday 7am - 4pm

 

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