Plant Manager, OTC Pharma - Malaysia

Integrity; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in OTC pharmaceutical products seeks an experienced Plant Manager for its Johor facility. The successful candidate will oversee the transition to a new plant and manage the production operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and driving future growth.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with GMP audits and requirements.
• Experience in new plant commissioning and setup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of production to a new plant by 2026.
• Maintain GMP standards and manage production schedules.
• Coordinate supplier audits and inventory management.

Skills

GMP requirements

Cross-functional team leadership

Production planning

Inventory management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Pharmacy

Degree in Science

Job description

Plant Manager, OTC Pharmaceutical Products - Malaysia

Location: Johor, Malaysia

Reporting to: GM Manufacturing

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Our client is an established company that manufactures, markets, and distributes high-quality OTC pharmaceutical products. Its brand is a leader in many overseas markets and is renowned worldwide. Today, its products are sold in over 100 countries across 5 continents.

THE ROLE

Seeking an experienced leader to join the Malaysia plant to ramp up activities and oversee the transition to a new plant in 2026.

DIMENSION

Grow the production operation from its current headcount of 150 to 250 and beyond.

IMMEDIATE CHALLENGE

• Transition the production to the new plant by 2026, overseeing staff, production, and equipment relocation.
• Ensure uninterrupted production during the transition, meeting schedules smoothly.
• Develop a vision for the expanded new plant to facilitate hiring and manufacturing capacity increase in the long term.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Well-versed in GMP requirements and familiar with audits.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large headcounts.
• Experience in new plant commissioning and setup.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain GMP standards and liaise with DCA on regulatory matters.
• Plan production schedules and organize workforce to meet market demand.
• Manage production schedules for optimal use of manpower and equipment.
• Monitor and control inventory levels.
• Ensure timely production and shipment of goods.
• Audit manufacturers/contract manufacturers as required.
• Assist in supplier audits to meet GMP standards.
• Maintain factory premises and machinery properly.
• Assess machinery needs and raise Capex requests when necessary.
• Coordinate with customs on Duty Drawback and CJ exemption (sales tax).
• Handle documentation with banks and government offices as needed.
• Estimate costs for new products, including materials and labor.
• Monitor annual expenses to operate within budget.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for better terms.
• Procure packaging materials that meet specifications at the best price.
• Initiate product recalls when necessary.

EDUCATION

Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, or related fields.