Production Executive (Pharma)

Hovid Bhd; Chemor; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovid Bhd in Chemor is seeking a proactive Production Executive to oversee daily manufacturing operations. You will lead production teams, ensure GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality, productivity, and efficiency targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, preferably in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/cGMP requirements and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and production reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure production schedules and targets are achieved.
• Lead production teams to improve productivity, quality, yield, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce operating costs.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to meet customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Support equipment performance improvement and TPM initiatives to minimize downtime.
• Conduct training and coaching for production personnel to develop competencies and operational flexibility.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, SOPs, BMRs, and equipment records.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Production reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting tools

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Production Executive to join our manufacturing team in Chemor. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, leading production teams, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, productivity, and efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure production schedules and targets are achieved.

Lead production teams to improve productivity, quality, yield, safety, and operational efficiency.

Monitor manufacturing processes and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce operating costs.

Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and company procedures.

Coordinate closely with Production Planning to meet customer demand and inventory requirements.

Support equipment performance improvement and TPM initiatives to minimize downtime.

Conduct training and coaching for production personnel to develop competencies and operational flexibility.

Maintain accurate production documentation, SOPs, BMRs, and equipment records.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

Minimum 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, preferably in a pharmaceutical, FMCG, or regulated environment.

Good understanding of GMP/cGMP requirements and manufacturing best practices.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Experience in process improvement, production planning, and operational excellence initiatives.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and production reporting tools.

Preferred Experience

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, tableting, or capsuling operations.

Exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Experience managing production KPIs such as yield, downtime, quality, and efficiency.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.

Career growth and development opportunities.

Collaborative and quality-driven work culture focused on innovation and excellence.

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 51-100 employees

Hovid (formerly known as Ho Yan Hor) carries with her years of invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dating back to early 1940s, when the business was first established, Hovid's only commodity was Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea, concocted by its founder, Dr Ho Kai Cheong. With the intention of helping people, Dr Ho Kai Cheong formulated a unique concoction of 24 specially chosen herbs and developed Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea. It was a popular alternative to western medicine during post World War II with its Cooling and Anti Viral properties. Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea was the most seek after solution during the Worldwide Flu Epidemic in 1950s. Since then, Ho Yan Hor has become a household name. After 74 years, Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea still remains as the favorite among many as a natural herbal beverage.

In the 1980s, along with his father's success, David Ho, as a well trained pharmacist, led Hovid into a new chapter of manufacturing excellence. Armed with expertise in pharmacy with strong passion of entrepreneurship, David ventured into mainstream medical approaches. From that point on, Hovid grew to become one of the Malaysia's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers of high quality and innovative medicinal preparations and health supplements with more than 400 products distributed over 50 countries globally.

Listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Hovid spells familiarity and quality among health care providers. With the various divisions in the organization that have been established through years of experience, we are able to deliver speed, excellence and above all, Continuous Innovation and Quality.

Hovid (formerly known as Ho Yan Hor) carries with her years of invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dating back to early 1940s, when the business was first established, Hovid's only commodity was Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea, concocted by its founder, Dr Ho Kai Cheong. With the intention of helping people, Dr Ho Kai Cheong formulated a unique concoction of 24 specially chosen herbs and developed Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea. It was a popular alternative to western medicine during post World War II with its Cooling and Anti Viral properties. Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea was the most seek after solution during the Worldwide Flu Epidemic in 1950s. Since then, Ho Yan Hor has become a household name. After 74 years, Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea still remains as the favorite among many as a natural herbal beverage.

In the 1980s, along with his father's success, David Ho, as a well trained pharmacist, led Hovid into a new chapter of manufacturing excellence. Armed with expertise in pharmacy with strong passion of entrepreneurship, David ventured into mainstream medical approaches. From that point on, Hovid grew to become one of the Malaysia's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers of high quality and innovative medicinal preparations and health supplements with more than 400 products distributed over 50 countries globally.

Listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Hovid spells familiarity and quality among health care providers. With the various divisions in the organization that have been established through years of experience, we are able to deliver speed, excellence and above all, Continuous Innovation and Quality.

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