Specialist, Project

FFM Berhad, Sungai Buloh, Selangor
This role requires travelling to various FFM Sites. 
 
 
The Project Specialist will be instrumental in planning, executing, coordinating, monitoring, and delivery of projects. This person will ensure the successful delivery of assigned project scopes within the allocated resources and timelines, as well as collaborate closely with project stakeholders across the FFM Group and its Associates to achieve outstanding results.
 
 
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and execute projects for various FFM Group and Associates factories and farms within project constraints (budget, timeline and scope).
  • Liaising and following up closely with local operation teams to execute the projects in adherence to Group policies and standards
  • Conducting feasibility studies and preparing project proposals for management’s approval.
  • Coordinate and attend project meetings with external parties like local authorities, consultants, vendors and contractors to facilitate the delivery of projects
  • Perform technical and commercial evaluations on offers by contractors and vendors to recommend for management’s approval
  • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Accountable in preparing progress reports for all projects to the management
  • To perform any other relevant task and assignments as directed by management when necessary
  • Serve as a role model and advocate for the company’s culture and values both internally and externally.
  • All employees are expected to demonstrate flexibility in delivering their work, proactively contributing to team goals as well as overall business goals and working collaboratively across all levels. You may be required to undertake duties not explicitly mentioned in the job description that are consistent with your role.  
  • Support ad-hoc projects and provide expertise as needed.
 
Qualification, Relevant Experience & Skills
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical & Electronics or equivalent from recognized institution.
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in project management or production plant maintenance and operations
  • Experience in SAP or any other ERP systems
  • Knowledge in Food Safety requirements
  • Background in flour and animal feed manufacturing is an added advantage
 
Competencies
  • Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders at all levels.
  • Possess strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills.
  • Possess solid technical reporting and presentation skills.
  • Able to make and assess personal/team decisions and align actions with organisation’s vision and mission.
  • Able to establish and maintain open/trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to nurture collaborative partnerships and work towards a common goal.
  • Able to contribute and encourage new ideas and approaches to support business growth; demonstrate openness to and enthusiasm for new initiatives and appropriately challenge the status quo; adapt and improvise quickly, appropriately, and decisively to internal/external changes.
  • Able to display accountability for team and personal decisions/outcomes and take proactive actions to achieve results with dedication to follow through on commitments; create plans and manage resources to accomplish and deliver self and team’s commitments.
  • Able to understand and prioritise stakeholders’ needs/expectations and develop solutions to improve service delivery.
  • Able to appreciate the complex interrelationships between external factors and internal business operations and develops strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks anchored on organisation's vision, purpose, and strategy.
  • Able to nurture the culture of learning organisation.
  • Able to develop strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks to accomplish organizational goals; adaptability to changes in business landscape.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to changes in business landscape demonstrating initiative concerning forward thinking and planning.
  • Exhibits high level of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, personal accountability, and ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information.