Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for setting up the cocoa factory in Malaysia and delivering it to the business.
Project Planning

• Subdivide major project deliverables into smaller project packages.
• Develop the project plan including the work breakdown structure, budget and schedule
• Identify and manage interdependent activities and conflicting schedules
• Identify potential internal and external risks and plans for risk management
• Estimating and planning for project staffing, roles & responsibilities, quality standards, information & communication needs
• Establish Safety Organization Structure
• Agreements with local authorities
• Ensure connections and supply of utilities (electricity, gas/LPG, water)
• RFQs, selection and contracts with local contractors
• Site preparation and provisions, incl. required utilities (energy)

Project Implementation

• Ensure safety during the project
• Execute the project plan
• Comply with standards w.r.t. safety, quality, process and civil
• Comply with project design, escalate deviations (scope, time, quality, cost)
• Monitor, forecast and report project performance (scope, time, quality, costs)
• Manage change, manage risks, and manage stake holder expectations.
• Develop monitor and support project team.
• Site management
• Manage OTIF of (intercontinental) logistics for equipment and materials
• Manage testing and commissioning.

Project Close Out

• Ensure all key deliverable and performance guarantees are met
• Prepare project summary report and document all the change requests
• Manage a punch-list including planned (mitigating) actions.
• Ensure as built drawings and documentation are handed over to the operations team, including required (test) certificates according to local machinery regulations (E.g. PED, ATEX or similar)

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering/Project Management, PMI certifications will be added advantage.
• 10 – 15 years’ experience in managing large projects with Capex of >25 Mn US$ in APAC or Globally, adopting EPC /EPCM approach.
• Experience in Food Processing Industry and related topics (E.g. HACCP, GMP, ATEX)
• Knowledge about Industry 4.0, Digital twin, IT/OT, engineering standards etc
• Experience in setting up a cocoa facility in past and having knowledge about cocoa processing will be an added advantage.