Assistant Production Manager

Karex; Pontian; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Karex is seeking a Production Planning and Quality Control professional to plan schedules, manage resources, and ensure stock levels in a manufacturing setting in Johor. You will monitor productivity, oversee quality throughout production, and liaise with multiple departments to ensure timely, high-quality order fulfilment.

The role requires a degree in production or operations management, at least 5 years’ related experience, and strong data analysis and ERP/DMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Production/Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP and DMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules, determine resource requirements, and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Oversee quality control to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Planning and other departments to complete orders on time and to quality standards.
• Monitor productivity and product quality, and implement QC programmes.
• Develop strategies to improve productivity and maximise packing machinery utilization.

Skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Excel

Word

Minitab

Data analysis

Planning & time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Production/Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Document Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare production schedules, determine resource requirements, and ensure adequate stock levels to support production operations.


• Oversee quality control throughout the production process and ensure that production targets and deadlines are met.


• Liaise with the Planning Department and other relevant departments to ensure orders are completed on time and meet the required quality standards.


• Monitor productivity rates and product quality standards, and implement appropriate quality control programmes.


• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, maximise packing machinery utilisation, and reduce reliance on manual labour.


• Maintain optimal inventory levels of work-in-progress (WIP) and raw materials to minimise excess stock.


• Compile and analyse production data, prepare production and process performance reports, and provide cost estimates for materials, equipment, and manpower for management review.


• Make timely decisions and resolve staff- or equipment-related issues while working with management to implement company policies and objectives.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, monitor employee performance, and identify training needs.


• Prepare and submit production reports to Management and the Finance Department as required, subject to prior approval from the Operations Manager.


• Identify production requirements related to process validation, change requests, and process deviations.


• Liaise with the Marketing Department regarding new order specifications and provide feedback on production feasibility assessments.


• Coordinate with the Engineering and Maintenance Departments on preventive maintenance programmes for machinery and facility maintenance.

Job requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Production Management, Operations Management, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in a related industry is preferred.


• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Proficient in Minitab, data analysis, planning and implementation, process improvement, resource management, and time management.


• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Document Management Systems (DMS) will be an added advantage.