Executive - Production

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service award

Medical insurance

Training and development programs

Education assistance program

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Industries Penang is seeking an Executive Production to lead manufacturing operations on a production shift. You will manage planning, headcount, and process improvements to achieve target output while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of hands-on experience. Fresh graduates may apply for junior levels. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential in a highly regulated medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Material Science or related field.
• 3–5 years hands‑on experience required.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply for junior level.
• Understanding production demand and meeting customer requirements.
• Familiarity with metal material flow and its characteristics.
• Lean Manufacturing principles.</br>Experience with ISO 13485, FDA, GMP and quality tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing operations for a shift or group of production lines to meet volume, quality and cost goals.
• Determine manufacturing processes and calculate machine and operator loads.
• Manage daily production routines including planning, headcount, and products with focus on safety and quality.
• Support needs of counterparts/customers and address quality issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Instrument Production on raw part manufacturing issues.
• Maintain relevant documents and records.
• Role includes other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Material Science

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Executive - Production

Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL IND. S/B

Functional Area: Production

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 10604

Are you passionate to be in the role as anExecutive - Production?Do you have experience in managing an operations team? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As anExecutive Productionat B. Braun you will play a vital role in…

Your key responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality, and cost goals.
• Determine manufacturing processes and calculate machine and operator loads.
• To manage the daily production routine (planning, headcount, products, etc.) with the main goal of delivering the target output while focusing on workplace safety, behavior, and product quality.
• To meet the needs of the counterpart/customer demands and requirements, as well as manage quality issues.
• To support the Technical Executive on issues related to raw part manufacturing and liaise with Engineering and/or Instrument Production.
• To manage or support tasks related to all relevant documents.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Material Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience is required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply for the junior executive level.
• Understanding production demand and meeting customer requirements.
• Familiarity with metal material flow and its characteristics.
• Ability to solve problems by applying theoretical knowledge to practical implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Knowledge of the stamping and pressing processes for metal parts is a valuable asset.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in dealing with counterparts, customers, and suppliers.
• Understanding of ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP standards and experience with quality control tools (e.g., 8D, CAPA, SPC) and audit readiness.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage cross‑functional collaboration. Positively influence the team members to strive for excellence.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is a major advantage due to regulatory complexity.
• Proven experience working in a people‑centric production setting, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, discipline, and employee engagement.
• Strong capability in managing a large headcount of operators and technicians, including manpower planning, shift arrangement, performance monitoring, and discipline control.
• Preferably, having a good understanding of production demand and meeting customer requirements.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC.With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region.It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Long service award
• Medical insurance
• Training and development programs
• Education assistance program

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.