Senior Supervisor

Molnlycke Health Care Sdn Bhd; Kuala Ketil; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health benefits

Career advancement

Training & development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Molnlycke Health Care Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Supervisor for its Kuala Ketil manufacturing operations in Kedah. The role leads shop-floor execution across multiple lines and shifts, driving safety, quality, and output targets while coordinating with the Assistant Production Manager.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of supervisory experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years with a Diploma, in a continuous process or medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of supervisory experience.
• Diploma with 8+ years supervisory experience in continuous process or medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee glove inspection, packaging, and final pack lines to meet production targets.
• Monitor labour, machine utilisation, and material usage to minimise waste and stay within budget.
• Lead, train and mentor shift leaders and operators for safety and policy adherence.
• Collate shift data for trend analysis and reporting to the Assistant Production Manager.
• Implement TQM and SPC on the floor and drive frontline improvements.
• Ensure regulatory and EHS compliance (ISO 13485, FDA, ISO 14001/45001).
• Maintain shift quality docs, batch records and training logs for audits.
• Support 5S, Lean initiatives and plant management projects.
• Make floor decisions within procedures to keep lines running safely.
• Escalate quality or safety issues and coordinate with management for resolutions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

SPC

Quality mindset

Communication

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Engineering/Science

Manufacturing Management or related technical discipline

Job description

About the role

At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people.

People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo.

People who care deeply for their work, their colleagues, and the world around them.

People who know exactly why they do what they do.

We are now looking for a Senior Supervisor to support our Kuala Ketil Manufacturing Operations. The role will lead shop-floor execution and oversee daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines or shifts to achieve safety, quality, and output targets. Operating as the primary execution partner to the Assistant Production Manager, this role drives shift efficiency, enforces strict regulatory compliance, and mentor junior supervisors and floor leaders to maintain continuous manufacturing flow.

Key responsibilities

Output & Execution: Directly oversee and coordinate the glove inspection, packaging, and final pack lines to achieve planned production throughputs and meet KK Manufacturing specifications.

Floor‑Level Cost & Resource Control: Monitor and control labor allocation, machine utilization, and material usage on the floor to minimize waste and ensure operations remain within budgeted variances.

Frontline Leadership & Coaching: Supervise, train, and mentor Shift Leaders, Line Supervisors, and operators across the inspection and packaging areas to ensure strict adherence to company policies and safety protocols.

Data Collection & Escalation: Ensure accurate collation, recording, and reporting of shift statistics (area throughputs, yield losses, and material usage) to provide the Assistant Production Manager with reliable data for trend analysis.

TQM & SPC Implementation: Practice Total Quality Management (TQM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques on the floor; actively participate in and lead frontline improvement action to resolve immediate quality issues.

Regulatory & EHS Adherence: Enforce shop‑floor compliance with all regulatory standards, including Medical Devices QMS (ISO 13485), FDA (21 CFR Part 820), MHLW Ordinance No. 169, and EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001).

Documentation & Training Maintenance: Update and maintain shift‑level quality documentation, batch records, and training logs, ensuring floor personnel are continuously trained and the shop floor is permanently ready for internal and external audits.

Continuous Improvement Support: Support the implementation of departmental projects, 5S initiatives, Lean practices as directed by the plant management team.

Operational Flexibility: Execute any other duties, special projects, or cross‑functional assignments as assigned by the Assistant Production Manager or Production Director to support changing factory needs.

Operational Adherence: Authority to make immediate floor‑level decisions strictly within the framework of the laid‑down procedures and departmental operating policies to keep production lines running safely.

Problem Escalation & First Response: Authority to halt an individual line or process when quality or safety thresholds are breached, initiating immediate troubleshooting and escalating systemic issues to the Assistant Production Manager.

Line‑Level Resource Deployment: Authority to reallocate floor operators and adjust shift schedules dynamically to handle unplanned absenteeism or temporary bottlenecks.

Recommendations: Authority to highlight floor problems, validate staff ideas from the Suggestion Initiative Scheme, and propose corrective actions or solutions to the Assistant Production Manager.

What we’re looking for

Technical Product & Process Knowledge: Deep manufacturing knowledge of glove inspection, packaging standards, and material/defect variations.

Supervisory & Team Management: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage, motivate, and organize large groups of factory personnel across rotating shifts.

Problem‑Solving Skills: Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve immediate line failures, scrap spikes, and operational bottlenecks.

Regulatory & Standard Awareness: Functional knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, FDA, MHLW Ordinance 169) and EHS practices (ISO 14001/45001).

Lean & 5S Execution: Practical experience practicing Lean manufacturing tools, 5S discipline, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) on a production floor.

Communication Skills: Good communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (oral and written) to coordinate with operators, supporting departments, and management.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma / Diploma in Engineering, Science.

Manufacturing Management, or a related technical discipline.

Required Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of supervisory experience with a bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 8+ years of supervisory experience with a Diploma, ideally within a continuous process or medical device environment

What we offer

At Molnlycke Health Care Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer competitive remuneration packages, comprehensive health and medical benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a global healthcare organisation. We provide ongoing training and development programmes to support your professional growth and encourage innovation at all levels. Our commitment to work‑life balance includes flexible working arrangements where applicable, and we maintain a strong focus on employee wellbeing through various health and wellness initiatives. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of improving healthcare globally.

About us

Molnlycke Health Care is a leading global healthcare company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative medical solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients and healthcare professionals. With a strong presence across more than 100 countries, we are committed to providing high‑quality wound care, surgical solutions and healthcare products. Our facility in Kuala Ketil, Kedah, is a state‑of‑the art manufacturing centre that plays a vital role in our regional operations. We pride ourselves on our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability and creating a positive workplace culture where our employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. is a leading manufacturer of medical devices, specialising in powder free surgical gloves. It is a subsidiary of Mölnlycke Health Care, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. manufacturing sites are located at Kulim (Kulim Industrial Estate & Kulim Hi‑Tech Park) and Kuala Ketil Industrial Estates in Kedah, with a total workforce of close to 2200 employees. Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. operates in accordance with Class A manufacturing standard, also meeting the international regulatory standards including FDA (QSR Part 820), ISO 13485: 2016, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 and laboratories accredited to ISO 17025:2017.

Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. is a leading manufacturer of medical devices, specialising in powder free surgical gloves. It is a subsidiary of Mölnlycke Health Care, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. manufacturing sites are located at Kulim (Kulim Industrial Estate & Kulim Hi‑Tech Park) and Kuala Ketil Industrial Estates in Kedah, with a total workforce of close to 2200 employees. Mölnlycke Health Care Sdn. Bhd. operates in accordance with Class A manufacturing standard, also meeting the international regulatory standards including FDA (QSR Part 820), ISO 13485: 2016, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 and laboratories accredited to ISO 17025:2017.