Production Executive

Ambu; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S seeks a Production Executive based in Penang, Malaysia. You will oversee daily production operations, lead staff, and partner with QA, Engineering, and PM to hit targets while upholding quality and safety.

You will drive continuous process improvements, optimize resources, and foster a culture of high performance. This role emphasizes people leadership and operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience supervising production operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and supervise staff.
• Optimize resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Hire, train, and motivate employees while ensuring safety.
• Analyse issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Manufacturing/Engineering

2-3 years

Supervising

ISO 13485

21 CFR 820

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Production Executive to be based in Penang, Malaysia.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, and leading production teams to achieve production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will work closely with Production Managers, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and continuous process improvements.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about people management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities while contributing to the efficiency and growth of our production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage daily production operations, coordinate production staff and equipment, and ensure product quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Optimize the use of available resources, including manpower and equipment, to meet production schedules and operational goals.
• Hire, train, motivate, and supervise production employees while ensuring compliance with performance expectations and safety requirements.
• Analyse production issues and implement corrective actions to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely product delivery.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, increase productivity, and reduce waste.
• Improve existing manufacturing processes through process optimization, employee development, and the adoption of best manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational excellence and business objectives.

Skills

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess experience in supervising production operations and managing shop floor personnel.
• Have knowledge of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820, which will be considered an added advantage.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage and influence others.
• Are proactive, result-oriented, and capable of identifying and resolving operational challenges effectively.
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ambu - a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

• We offer great opportunities for personal development.
• Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.