Manager, Packaging at Carlsberg in Malaysia

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Manager, Packaging to lead our Packaging Operations team based in Shah Alam, Selangor.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people development, and sustainability within the packaging function. You will play a key role in maximizing packaging line performance, leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring the consistent delivery of world-class manufacturing standards.

If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage packaging operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP) targets while ensuring efficient and reliable production performance.
• Drive operational excellence through TPM, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and equipment effectiveness.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Manage packaging line performance and reliability through effective performance monitoring, loss elimination and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team by fostering engagement, capability building and succession planning.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively to deliver operational and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Brewing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders to support business priorities and operational performance.
• Lead capital expenditure, innovation, product launches and improvement projects to support future growth and operational excellence.
• Drive asset care and equipment reliability initiatives to maximise Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimise downtime.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous learning across the Packaging team.

What we’re looking for

• A strong people leader who can inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams.
• A strategic and commercially-minded professional capable of balancing operational excellence with business objectives.
• A strong communicator and collaborator who can effectively influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• A continuous improvement advocate who challenges the status quo and drives sustainable improvements.
• A proactive problem solver who uses data and insights to make informed decisions.
• A safety-first leader committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

What you can expect

An organisation that invests in your growth and empowers you to excel.

We consciously create an environment that genuinely focuses on developing our people through coaching.

We empower individuals to take ownership, make decisions, and learn from both successes and challenges. In line with our Growth Culture, we are committed to supporting you in reaching your full potential while creating meaningful impact.

A positive, inclusive, and high‑energy workplace where your contributions matter. The role places you at the heart of consumer experiences, and you will be supported by a team that values collaboration, compassion, and diverse perspectives.

You can expect a team that celebrates wins together, moves with speed, and embraces innovation to deliver extraordinary results. Your ideas, courage to challenge the status quo, and passion for our consumer will be recognized and appreciated.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing or FMCG operations.
• Minimum 3-5 years of people leadership experience in a production or packaging environment.
• Strong experience in packaging operations, TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience managing production KPIs, operational budgets and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Experience in asset care, equipment reliability and operational excellence programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in brewery, beverage or food manufacturing industries would be an added advantage.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Carlsberg Malaysia: Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our products and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth.