Senior Production Executive

About the Role

Kotra Pharma is looking for a Senior Production Executive to support and oversee daily manufacturing operations at our Melaka plant.

This role is responsible for coordinating production activities, monitoring operational performance, ensuring GMP compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to ensure smooth manufacturing, filling and packing activities.

• Monitor line performance, productivity, downtime and output achievement.

• Coordinate manpower allocation and support operational planning across production lines.

• Ensure all production activities comply with SOPs, GMP requirements and company quality standards.

• Review and verify production documentation including BMR/BPR in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.

• Support investigation, troubleshooting and corrective action activities related to production issues.

• Work closely with QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse and Maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency.

• Support internal and external audits and maintain production readiness at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Technology, Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in manufacturing or production environment.• Experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, FMCG or fast-moving production environment is an added advantage.

• Experience in supervising or coordinating a production team.

• Familiar with GMP, safety, hygiene and documentation practices.

• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Good communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.