Global Head of Process Technology & Continuous Improvement

Global Head of Process Technology & Continuous Improvement | Kuala Lumpur

A rare opportunity for a deep process engineering expert to step into a head office leadership role with a truly cross-site mandate. If you combine hands-on technical mastery with the ability to coach, influence, and embed lasting operational change, this role was built for you.

Why Apply?

Our client is a leading global agri-business with a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint across palm oil processing. This is a genuine chance to shape process technology strategy from the ground up - building capability, driving performance, and leaving a lasting impact across the organisation.

The Role

Own the development and deployment of process technology and capability across multiple manufacturing sites. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and owning process engineering excellence standards across oils and fats refining, with hands-on support for complex technical challenges
• Deploying structured process tools - root cause problem solving, control optimisation, and loss analysis - embedded into daily site routines
• Driving a staged deployment approach from pilot through to multi-site scale and sustained adoption
• Integrating process data with digital teams to move sites from reactive firefighting to proactive performance
• Building a sustainable internal process expert network through structured coaching, capability pathways, and governance standards

What We're Looking For

A technically credible, operationally experienced leader who can bridge engineering, operations, and digital transformation. You'll bring:

• Expert knowledge of palm oil or oils and fats processing or continuous process manufacturing
• Proven experience in process troubleshooting, plant optimisation, and complex problem solving
• A track record leading cross-site or multi-plant initiatives with measurable operational outcomes
• The ability to translate technical expertise into operational improvements and influence site leadership
• Experience across matrix organisations spanning engineering, operations, and digital functions
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent; NEBOSH or equivalent preferred

Ready to shape process technology at a global scale? Apply now.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)