Smart Manufacturing & Process Improvement Supervisor / Engineer (Talent Track)
Apply Engineering to Real Factory Problems — Grow Into a Future Technical Leader
We are looking for a technically strong individual—preferably with an automation, industrial engineering, mechatronics or manufacturing engineering background—to support our smart‑manufacturing initiatives across cold‑chain and ambient food production.
This is a Talent‑Track role: Engineer / Supervisor‑level contributor, taking ownership of technical improvement work while gradually developing leadership capability. No management experience is required. We welcome engineers who want long‑term development into supervisory or assistant‑manager roles.
This role is perfect for technically capable engineers in their late 20s to 30s who seek real‑world engineering challenges, hands‑on exposure, and a clear pathway to grow into factory / operations leadership.
What You Will Do
- Assist in evaluating, selecting and piloting new automation equipment.
- Support vendor coordination, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
- Participate in troubleshooting, continuous improvement and equipment performance tracking.
Process Engineering & Line Improvement
- Analyse production bottlenecks, takt time, and workflow patterns.
- Conduct small‑scale trials to validate new processes or layouts.
- Collect production data for OEE, downtime, yield and variation analysis.
- Understand constraints of low‑temperature production, hygiene rules and equipment limitations.
- Work with production teams to ensure improvements remain practical and compliant.
- Learn to coach operators, support training and guide safe working practices.
- Gain exposure to shift‑level coordination and technical decision‑making.
- Develop toward Supervisor / Assistant Manager / Technical Lead roles.
Requirements
- Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Hands‑on experience with production equipment, automation or process improvement.
- 2–7 years of relevant engineering / manufacturing / factory experience.
- Management experience not required—suitable for developing technical talent.
- Knowledge of automation concepts, sensors, mechanical basics or PLC fundamentals.
- Exposure to OEE, 5S, Kaizen or industrial engineering tools.
- Ability to interpret simple production data (cycle time, downtime, yield).
- Practical problem‑solving mindset with strong “shop‑floor sense”.
- Comfortable communicating with production and technical teams.
- Wants long‑term growth in engineering or operations leadership.
Why This Role Is Special
- Exposure across both cold‑chain and ambient processing.
- Work directly with equipment vendors and production managers.
- Learn to lead people while still applying engineering skills.
What We Offer
- Technical + leadership development pathway.
- Involvement in upcoming automation / facility enhancement initiatives.
- 13–19 days annual leave, birthday leave, paternity leave.
- Employee discount, medical insurance & annual body check.
- 8 rest days per month (inclusive of statutory holidays), free lunch, monthly incentive, 9‑18 days annual leave, birthday leave, 10 days paternity leave, employee purchase discount, medical insurance and annual body check.
Applicants open to relocating through recognised schemes—including the Mainland Talents and Professionals Scheme—are welcome to apply. We welcome applications from professionals based in Mainland China and overseas.
Interested parties please send your full resume to HK JEBN LIMITED, including availability.
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