Production Process Executive

Syarikat Wen Ken Drug Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wen Ken Group in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is seeking a Production Process Executive to support and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Planning, QA, QC, and Warehouse to execute production plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering (pharmaceutical) or related field, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. Pharma exposure and GMP/SOP knowledge are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Pharmaceutical) or related field.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing background strongly preferred.
• Understanding of GMP, SOPs, CAPA and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production scheduling and coordinate closely with Planning, QA, QC, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure alignment with production plans and timelines
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of work assignments, documentation, and operational checklists
• Prepare and analyze production reports, including efficiency, yield, and equipment utilization
• Track and evaluate production performance to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Ensure all operations comply with GMP, SOPs, CAPA, and regulatory requirements
• Support and lead quality reviews of equipment operations and production outcomes
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in root cause analysis and process optimization activities
• Lead and coordinate process training, SOP awareness, and knowledge sharing sessions
• Mentor plant operators to enhance operational competency and compliance awareness
• Develop, review, and update SOPs and related documentation
• Ensure proper documentation control and continuous alignment with operational practice
• Production performance analysis
• Compliance updates
• Production utilization and efficiency trends
• Training and competency development updates

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Communication across departments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Pharmaceutical) or related field

Job description

The Production Process Executive is responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including Planning, QA, QC, and Warehouse to ensure smooth production execution in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Coordination & Execution

Assist in production scheduling and coordinate closely with Planning, QA, QC, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations

Monitor daily production activities to ensure alignment with production plans and timelines

Coordinate and ensure timely completion of work assignments, documentation, and operational checklists

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Prepare and analyze production reports, including efficiency, yield, and equipment utilization

Track and evaluate production performance to identify gaps and improvement opportunities

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure all operations comply with GMP, SOPs, CAPA, and regulatory requirements

Support and lead quality reviews of equipment operations and production outcomes

Ensure adherence to process standards, safety guidelines, and documentation practices

Process Improvement & Troubleshooting

Identify process inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions

Participate in root cause analysis and process optimization activities

Training & Capability Development

Lead and coordinate process training, SOP awareness, and knowledge sharing sessions

Mentor plant operators to enhance operational competency and compliance awareness

Documentation & SOP Management

Develop, review, and update SOPs and related documentation

Ensure proper documentation control and continuous alignment with operational practice

Weekly Reports

Production performance analysis

Compliance updates

Monthly Reports

Production utilization and efficiency trends

Training and competency development updates

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Pharmaceutical) or related field

Candidates from Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Engineering background are highly preferred, strong understanding of production processes and regulatory compliance requirements

Basic understanding of GMP, SOP, and regulatory standards

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and coordination skills across departments

Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in a structured and compliance-driven environment

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical 51-100 employees

Founded in 1937, Wen Ken Group has over 85 years of expertise in producing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Over-The-Counter products (OTC) and Health Supplements. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. We are dedicated to reducing healthcare costs and promoting global wellness through natural health products. With facilities across Southeast Asia spanning over 40,000 square meters and nearly 200 committed employees, we deliver a wide range of consumer goods. Our team of professionals, including biochemists, pharmacists, and more, ensures the highest quality standards for our products.

Founded in 1937, Wen Ken Group has over 85 years of expertise in producing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Over-The-Counter products (OTC) and Health Supplements. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. We are dedicated to reducing healthcare costs and promoting global wellness through natural health products. With facilities across Southeast Asia spanning over 40,000 square meters and nearly 200 committed employees, we deliver a wide range of consumer goods. Our team of professionals, including biochemists, pharmacists, and more, ensures the highest quality standards for our products.