About This Role
This dynamic role combines production and people management with exposure to the commercial side of the beauty business. The primary focus will be leading the production team and ensuring smooth, efficient, and quality-driven operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing both people and operations, while also engaging with customers and contributing to business growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day production operations, including product preparation, filling, packing, labelling, and finished goods handling
- Lead, supervise, and develop the production team, including work allocation, manpower deployment, attendance, and performance
- Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion while meeting product specifications and quality standards
- Ensure production operations comply with established SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene, workplace safety, and quality requirements
- Monitor the proper handling and usage of raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products, including batch identification, stock, and expiry controls
- Ensure production, batch, material usage, and inventory records are accurate, complete, and properly maintained
- Monitor product quality, operational efficiency, material wastage, and resource utilization, and drive practical improvements to factory processes
- Liaise with suppliers on raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, product specifications, supporting documentation, delivery schedules, and other operational requirements
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners for local and overseas shipments, including the preparation and completion of required shipping and supporting documentation
- Support cosmetic product regulatory matters, including HSA product notifications, product documentation, labelling, and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Review and understand cosmetic ingredients, product formulations, specifications, and relevant technical information to support product quality, regulatory, and operational requirements
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, housekeeping, and organization across factory, packing, and storage areas
- Support stock counts, GMP inspections, quality audits, and corrective and preventive actions where required
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related discipline; candidates with relevant practical experience may also be considered
- Relevant experience in factory, production, or operations management, preferably with supervisory or team leadership responsibilities
- Experience in the beauty, cosmetics, personal care, retail, or related industry will be an advantage