Assistant Manager - Production

Farmcochem; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmcochem in Ipoh, Malaysia seeks an Assistant Production Manager to drive manufacturing operations across Production, Planning and Maintenance while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing and at least five years in a manufacturing setting, with prior supervisory experience.

You will coordinate with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to meet daily targets and support continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience is required.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and production planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations, including Production, Planning and Maintenance.
• Ensure daily production meets quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Supervise staff performance, coaching and development.
• Coordinate with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to meet goals.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Education

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing

Job description

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The Assistant Production Manager supports the overall management of manufacturing operations — covering Production, Planning and Maintenance— ensuring daily operations meet quality, delivery, and cost targets while upholding safety, health, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities and Authorities

Manufacturing Operations Management

Responsible for manufacturing operations, including Production, Planning and Maintenance functions.

Manage and ensure daily production operations meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to address bottlenecks, downtime, or resource constraints.

Team Supervision and Performance Management

Supervise subordinates to achieve department goals in line with the Company's values and standards.

Evaluate and manage staff performance, including coaching, development, and addressing performance gaps.

Foster a disciplined, accountable, and collaborative work environment within the production team.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Maintain close cooperation with relevant departments (Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Supply Chain, etc.) and corporate level to meet department goals and objectives.

Escalate and communicate production issues that require cross-departmental or management-level attention.

Other Duties

Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment, preferably within the agrochemical, chemical, or related process industry.

Prior experience in a supervisory or team-lead role, with demonstrated people management capability.

Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and production planning principles.