Production Manager

Orizi Group is looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to oversee our daily manufacturing operations in a cosmetics/GMP manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Production, Production Planning, Maintenance, Warehouse and Logistics, ensuring smooth operations, timely delivery, efficient manpower utilisation and compliance with GMP and company requirements.

You will work closely with QA/QC, R&D, Purchasing and Management to ensure production targets, product quality and delivery requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Planning

• Plan and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production schedules according to customer orders, capacity and delivery requirements.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Monitor production output, manpower, productivity, yield, wastage and downtime.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Ensure production follows approved formulations, SOPs, work instructions and batch requirements.
• Monitor production records and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

Warehouse & Logistics

• Oversee warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, material issuing and inventory control.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods for production and delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to minimise material shortages and production delays.
• Coordinate finished goods movement, delivery arrangements and logistics activities.
• Ensure proper stock control, material handling and warehouse practices.
• Minimise material wastage, inventory discrepancies and unnecessary stockholding.

Maintenance & Equipment

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure machinery and production equipment are available and in good working condition.
• Monitor equipment breakdowns, downtime and recurring maintenance issues.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out according to schedule.
• Coordinate with Maintenance personnel and external contractors when required.
• Take appropriate action to minimise production interruptions caused by equipment breakdowns.

GMP, Quality & Safety

• Ensure production, warehouse and operational activities comply with GMP, company SOPs, work instructions and applicable requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC to resolve production and quality-related issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe production and warehouse environment.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits when required.
• Ensure employees follow workplace safety, GMP and company procedures.

Manpower & Team Management

• Lead and supervise production, warehouse and operational personnel.
• Plan manpower allocation according to production and operational requirements.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, performance and productivity.
• Provide coaching and training to employees on SOPs, GMP, safety and proper work practices.
• Build a responsible, disciplined and performance-driven team.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and cost.
• Reduce downtime, wastage, rework and operational losses.
• Improve workflow and coordination between Production, Warehouse, Maintenance and Logistics.
• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare regular reports for Management.
• Support Management in implementing process improvements and operational initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing/production experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, FMCG or other GMP manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Strong experience in production planning, production control, manpower management and daily manufacturing operations.
• Good understanding of warehouse, inventory, logistics and maintenance coordination.
• Good knowledge of GMP, SOP, quality and workplace safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.