About This Role
Leading the production team and ensuring smooth, efficient, and quality-driven operations is the primary focus of this dynamic role, which combines production and people management with exposure to the commercial side of the beauty business. The role suits a hands-on individual who is 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
- Good understanding of production planning, inventory control, product quality, and day-to-day factory operations