Assistant Production Manager

Molnlycke Health Care; Kuala Ketil; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare manufacturing sector is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support production governance. This role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff to meet operational goals. Ideal candidates should have management experience in a GMP environment and knowledge of medical device standards, along with strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a GMP-controlled environment.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities and oversee manufacturing team.
• Prepare budgets based on forecasts and ensure compliance with standards.
• Train and develop staff while optimizing production processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Tools

AS400

SAP

Job description

To strengthen Kuala Ketil manufacturing governance and provide succession planning for the Production Director, it is necessary to recruit a candidate for the Assistant Production Manager position.

This candidate will assist the Production Director in managing KK production and will be trained and mentored to assume the responsibilities of an Assistant Production Manager, leading the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Report to the Production Director.
• Manage production activities, including monitoring processes, coordinating employees, quality control, overseeing the manufacturing team, ensuring timely production, problem-solving, scheduling, data analysis, WIP, lead time, resource planning, procurement, equipment monitoring, product standards, and compliance with SOPs and standards such as ISO 13485 and 14001.
• Prepare budgets based on forecasts from the SCM team (Capex, controllables, revenue, assets, etc.).
• Assist the Production Director with daily manufacturing operations:
• Provide leadership and direction to employees.
• Communicate business goals and targets effectively.
• Ensure product standards and quality control, liaising with supporting departments, and completing assigned paperwork.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure production continuity.
• Liaise with supervisors, identify staffing needs, organize schedules.
• Identify training needs, conduct training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Develop the production team to foster ownership and responsibility.
• Monitor production schedules to meet quality and quantity standards.
• Address quality issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Optimize uptime by monitoring real-time status, predictive alerts, and analyzing historical data to reduce downtime and waste.
• Conduct DOM meetings to review performance.
• Attend meetings in the absence of the Production Director.
• Ensure accuracy of bills of material, transactions, and minimize wastage.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with R&D and Engineering on technical issues.
• Improve output, reduce costs, inventory, and waste; support new product and process introductions.
• Analyze data on yield, scrap, rework, and failures, and develop improvement plans.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 13485, FDA regulations, MHLW Ordinance, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Maintain documentation for quality and environmental management systems.
• Train staff on relevant standards and procedures.
• Participate in management activities like projects, 5S, S.I.S, Lean/TQM for continuous improvement.

Capabilities, Qualifications, and Experience

• Management experience in manufacturing, ideally in a GMP-controlled environment such as latex, polymers, food, or chemicals.
• Self-motivated with strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards, sustainability, and EHS standards.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Product/material knowledge and expertise in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage large teams and develop relationships.
• Proficient with computer systems such as AS400, SAP, or similar.
• Experience working with GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 14001/45001, and FDA regulations for medical devices.