Production Engineer

EPS Malaysia; Johor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced production manager to oversee production planning and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in medical device manufacturing and be skilled in manpower planning, safety enforcement, and personnel development. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and ensuring operational efficiency throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Experience in manpower planning and managing production resources.
• Strong analytical skills and risk management experience.
• Good communication across levels and functions.
• Proven people management capabilities.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and cleanroom practices.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production headcount based on forecasts.
• Design and improve production layout to enhance workflow.
• Ensure readiness of equipment and materials before mass production.
• Monitor and improve takt time, productivity, and yield.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce safety rules during production.
• Ensure cleanliness of the production area per 5S standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Job description

1. Planning (New Product & Mass Production)

• Plan and coordinate production headcount based on forecasts and liaise with HR for recruitment.
• Arrange manpower and training plans to meet production needs and improve skill versatility.
• Design and improve production layout to enhance workflow and reduce waste.
• Ensure readiness of equipment, materials, and documentation before mass production.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for mass production.

2. Quality & Delivery

• Review and support production plan, ensure sufficient resources & resolve process issues.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and production records are properly maintained.
• Monitor and improve takt time, productivity, and production yield.
• Conduct root cause analysis with other teams and implement CAPA for non-conformances.

Support change management, risk assessment, and documentation updates.

3. Human Management

• Update and maintain employee skill matrix to ensure process readiness.
• Oversee OJT, induction programs, and probation evaluations.
• Provide on-the-job training on production procedures and standards.
• Monitor & evaluate employee performance, discipline, and hygiene compliance.

Collaborate with superiors and HR on staff development or disciplinary actions.

4. Cost

• Monitor material usage and propose improvement initiatives.

Analyse production efficiency and implement cost-saving measures.

5. Safety Compliance

• Enforce safety rules, including in equipment handling during the production process.
• Report and work together to resolve any safety risks or incidents.

Ensure safety signage and protocols are properly implemented.

6. Others

• Ensure employees conduct daily 5S activities. Ensure cleanliness of the production area, especially in the clean room.
• Attend meetings as production representative as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum3 years’ experiencein medical device manufacturing.
• Experience in manpower planning, managing production resources, and driving efficiency.
• Experienced inrisk management, with strong analytical and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability tocommunicate across all levels and functions.
• Demonstrated strength inpeople managementand team development.
• Familiar withISO 9001, cleanroom practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data analysis skills.