Detail-oriented and highly motivated Senior Production Executive with over 7 years of extensive manufacturing experience. Leveraging expertise in managing large-scale production operations, implementing Lean methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Committed to optimizing production processes, maintaining strict compliance with industry auditing standards, and driving significant cost reductions to exceed business goals.
Hi, I’m
Teoh Chin Tiong Max
Senior Production Executive
Klang
Summary
Overview
6
Certifications
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Senior Production Executive
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Team Leadership: Direct and manage a large-scale, cross-functional manufacturing department of over 200 personnel, including 1 executive, 1 junior executive, 4 supervisors, 10 line leaders, 14 IPQC staff, 24 machine operators, 150 general operators, and 2 administrative clerks.
- Waste Reduction (DMAIC): Led a continuous improvement initiative utilizing the DMAIC methodology to reduce Sanko P9 foil wastage during changeovers, bringing waste down from an average of 30g to strictly below 10g per changeover, contributing to an overall 58% reduction in packaging waste.
- Optimized waste management by implementing controls on facility disposal schedules, reducing rubbish collection frequency from 12 to 4–6 trips per month, achieving operational cost savings of over RM2,000 monthly.
- Enhanced production efficiency by decreasing changeover downtime on Line 12 by 20 minutes, contributing to a 25% reduction in changeover time across targeted processes.
- Quality & Compliance Auditing: Serve as an Internal Auditor for the BRC Global Standard and FSSC 22000, actively monitoring facility operations to ensure strict adherence to international food safety and quality regulations.
- Safety: Participated Response Team (ERT) as Floor Warden and core member of Safety Facilities Compliance committee, ensuring maintenance of a safe, hazard-free manufacturing environment through annual HIRARC reviews.
Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Production Executive
08.2019 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Developed and managed production schedules for multiple product lines, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization for a team of 160 staff members across two shifts (morning and night).
- Supervised and coached diverse team of operators, technicians, supervisors, and QC to maintain safe, productive work environment and meet quality standards, contributing to reduced absenteeism.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance, to ensure successful implementation of process improvements. Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality.
- Supervised and coached a diverse team of operators, technicians, supervisors and QC to maintain a safe and productive work environment while meeting quality standards, reducing absenteeism.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs, adhering to tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to minimize waste and streamline costs.
HACO Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
02.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Conducted microbiology tests for yeast & mold, Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, and total plate count in coffee products to ensure safety and quality.
- Performed microbiology test which include yeast & mold, Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli and total plate count for various coffee products.
- Performed proficiency test to confirm the accuracy and precision of the laboratory results.
- Monitored production line and ensured all coffee products were packaged and labelled correctly to meet product quality and uniformity standards.
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits for production line areas.
- Performed air test in assigned locations (production areas, packaging areas, and microbiology lab).
- Ensured precise calibration of weighing instruments to maintain testing accuracy. of weighing balances and tools used for coffee sample testing.
- Directed staff to prepare Ringer solution and Lauryl Sulphate Broth for microbiology tests.
Harvy Norman, Aeon, Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
MSI promoter
06.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Conducted regular stock checks.
- Explain key benefits and features of the products and assist customers with their choices of products.
- Filled up sales report and email it to marketing assistant.
TM Unifi Authorised Reseller
01.2014 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Dealt with customer queries and complaints.
- Developed door-to-door distribution campaign; increase brand awareness and strengthened relationships with distribution dealers.
- Worked in team as a supervisor of promoters in certain occasions, training and motivating them for making sales.
Pall Mall cigarettes
Surveyor
01.2014 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Carry out a brand awareness survey to find out whether Pall Mall cigarettes are popular within the market.
Education
University Malaysia SabahKota Kinabalu, Sabah
Bachelor of Science from Food Science & Nutrition
04.2001
University Overview
- Field of Study: Physical Properties of Food, Food Safety and Quality Control, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Sensory Evaluation, Food legislation and Standards, Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, Food Analysis and Instrumentation.
- GPA: 3.53
SMK Tengku Ampuan RahimahKlang, Selangor
STPM from Science Education
01-2014
University Overview
GPA: 3.58
Skills
Operations management
Project management
Team leadership
Vendor negotiations
Risk management
Lean manufacturing
Workflow planning
Production documentation
Proficient in using Word, Excel and Powerpoint
SPSS proficiency
Multilingual proficiency (English, Malay, Chinese, Hokkien)
Staff training
SOCIETIES/ACTIVITIES
SOCIETIES/ACTIVITIES
- 2014-2019 Active Member of Soka Gakkai Malaysia’s
- Participated in Peace Proposal Forum 2015 jointly organized by Soka Gakkai Malaysia and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
- Narrator for “Peace Exhibition”.
- Narrator for “Seed of Hope Exhibition” in University Malaysia Sabah 2018.
- 2016-2018 Active Member of Funz Crew.
- Joined Dance Performance at Bon Odori Japanese Summer Festival 2016.
- Joined Dance Performance at Korean Carnival 2016 and 2017.
Certification
Halal Competency Training
Timeline
Senior Production Executive
Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
07.2023 - Current
Production Executive
Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
08.2019 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
HACO Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd.
02.2019 - 08.2019
MSI promoter
Harvy Norman, Aeon, Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
06.2017 - 08.2017
TM Unifi Authorised Reseller
01.2014 - 01.2014
Surveyor
Pall Mall cigarettes
01.2014 - 01.2014
University Malaysia Sabah
Bachelor of Science from Food Science & Nutrition
04.2001
SMK Tengku Ampuan Rahimah
STPM from Science Education
PERSONAL QUALITIES
PERSONAL QUALITIES
People-oriented and highly motivated with a positive attitude.HONOURS/AWARDS
HONOURS/AWARDS
2018 Dean list Award by Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, UMS., 2017 Dean list Award by Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, UMS., 2016 Dean list Award by Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, UMS., 2014 CGPA above 3.5 Awards by SMK STAR.