Production Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Plan and manage production activities, manpower allocation, machine capacity and production schedules.
• Lead and develop the Production team, including Supervisors, Technicians and Operators, to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Monitor key production performance indicators including productivity, yield, efficiency, downtime, scrap and on-time delivery.
• Ensure all production activities comply with applicable quality, safety, GMP and medical device manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning and other departments to resolve production and process-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, process efficiency, yield and overall manufacturing performance.
• Identify root causes of production problems and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor production capacity and recommend manpower, equipment and process improvements to support business requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Support new product introduction, process validation, process improvement and other manufacturing projects.
• Prepare and review production reports and provide regular updates on production performance and improvement plans to management.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, discipline, safety and continuous improvement within the production team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a Production Manager / Production Manager-equivalent role.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, precision plastic injection moulding, cleanroom manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of production planning, manpower management, process control and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMP, quality systems and medical device manufacturing requirements will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead a sizeable production team.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant production/manufacturing systems.
• Willing to work in Ulu Tiram, Johor.

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person