JOB DESCRIPTION

He/She oversees all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring efficient production operations, compliance with industry standards, and the timely delivery of high-quality products. He/ She manages resources, enforces safety protocols, and works closely with other departments to meet production targets while maintaining cost control. He/ She involves optimizing production processes, troubleshooting issues, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to quality/ regulatory requirements to support the company's goals and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Implemented and monitor GMP throughout production processes.
• Verify and approve completed activities in production records.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet demand and optimize resource use.
• Ensure adequate staffing, equipment and materials/ ingredients/ consumables for efficient production.
• Investigate and resolve any deviations during production processes.
• Manage and supervise production personnel, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance.
• Identify opportunities for production process improvements.
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of production equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance and cleaning of production areas.
• Ensure that production activities, waste disposal, and environmental controls comply with local safety work regulations.
• Oversee the management of materials/ ingredients/ intermediates in production areas.
• Purchase qualified materials/ ingredients/ consumables for timely replenishment.
• Develop and implement controls to mitigate identified risks in production areas.
• Provide training to production workers and monitor performance.
• Review accurate/ truthful product labeling and promotional materials to ensure compliance with the latest relevant regulations.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing health products.
• Experience in production management with exposure in compliance, safety, quality control, and efficiency.
• Experience in overseeing and implementing manufacturing processes, scheduling, staff management, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of GxP standards (theoretical understanding and practical implementation) for quality and safety in health products manufacturing.
• Exposure to or experience leading regulatory inspections by competent authorities is advantageous.
• Certified auditor in health product manufacturing is preferred.
• True result-driven professional with the ability to turn challenges into actionable solutions.
• Pragmatic thinker who can prioritize risk before taking action and maintain a helicopter mindset to see intricate big-picture connections.
• Practical budgeting, resource allocation, and process improvement capabilities.
• Able to develop/ write/ revise quality documents related to production to align with risk assessment, regulatory updates, and operational needs.
• Required language(s): English, Chinese (to conduct training for all English and Chinese-speaking personnel in matters of production processes and to handle queries and requests from Chinese-speaking internal stakeholders)
• High attention to detail
• Willing to get hands-on and contribute to the groundwork when needed

Authority:

• Makes decision on production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensures adherence to manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Holds authority over equipment maintenance and validation activities in compliance with quality requirements.
• Approves production records.