*Job Location: Senai, Johor* * Summary:* The position is to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that involves in packaging scopes. He/She will be accountable for the end to end work scope and work with the team members with different specializations when necessary to have the complete work coverage. The incumbent is accountable to schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Position holder is also expected to provide strong support and work closely with Business Units in driving plant performance, machine reliability, equipment improvement, and minimize losses * Responsibilities:* * Independently evaluates and manages assigned projects through planning, organizing coordinating projects assigned to them, to assure required standard, budget, deadlines are met, starts from conception until completion. Communicate internally and externally with cross-functional teams including vendors, specialist and suppliers. Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status. * Design manufacturing layouts, coordinating equipment selections, interacting with contractors and evaluating quotes. * Reviewing, recommending, testing and assisting in the implementation of various proposals for package design. This is done through obtaining and communicating necessary information with Plant Engineering, marketing, Product Development, processing, etc.; generating information; and contacting various suppliers for estimates, suggestions, or information; test package systems at production facilities. * Supporting production equipment in case of needs to meet the plant performance metrics. Provide assistance and direction to Business Units in proper plant procedure and manufacturing methods. Provide guidance for preventive and repair maintenance to ensure smooth plant operation. Conduct operational test to ensure designs fall within expected speficiation. Design and improve processes to increase plant production efficiency and quality. * Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the developments and trends in processing and packaging for possible application with Hershey Foods present and future products. This is done through reviewing trade journals, participating in professional societies; attending trade shows and seminars; and consulting suppliers and visiting their facilities. Work with buyers and other team member to implement and apply to Hershey Foods quality processes. * Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:* * Preferably 1-2 experience in project management in engineering field. Working on project from ideation to production. * Having basic mechanical knowledge (Eg, pumps, pipelines, valves, gears & bearings) * AutoCAD and P&ID knowledge with technical drawing experience * Electrical and PLC knowledge are added advantage. * Familiar with the following is added advantage. o Packaging equipment – Syntegon-BOSCH, Pactec, Mettler Toledo, Ishida, Yamato, LeePack etc. * Knowledgeable in packaging equipment will be an added advantage; o horizontal flow wrapping machines, vertical fill-form system (VFFS) packing machines, die-fold wrappers, bunch-wrap wrappers, conveyor distribution system design, checkweighers, metal detectors, bucket elevator, multi-head weighers * Abilities:* * Strong sense of accountability and self-responsibility in working behavior * Highly organized and systematic in own work management and project management * Clear communication (oral and written) and good presentation skills. * Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams (internal and external), vendors, suppliers towards common goals. * Action and goal oriented in term of task completion. * Detailed oriented when handling technical calculation, timeline projection and financial data estimation. * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:* * Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering * Minimum 1-2 years experience in engineering field. (Preferably packaging system engineering but not mandatory). Preferable candidate from FMCG / Food / MNC / Pharmaceutical The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).