Production Planner - Schedule & Optimize Manufacturing (Transport)

The GMP Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 206,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Allowance

Transport provided

Job summary

The GMP Group is seeking a Production Planner to support daily planning, coordination, and monitoring of manufacturing activities. You will prepare production schedules, monitor inventory, and coordinate with production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Responsibilities include tracking KPIs, identifying bottlenecks, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality standards. Walk-in interviews in KL are indicated.

Qualifications

• NITEC or higher diploma in a related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, updating, and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders and production capacity.
• Ensure smooth flow of materials and components throughout the production process.
• Adjust schedules when necessary due to material shortages, machine downtime, or changes in demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials and parts.
• Work closely with the production team to check capacity availability and resource usage.
• Provide schedule updates to production, procurement, and sales teams.
• Highlight production delays, potential bottlenecks, or risks to relevant departments.
• Track production output, efficiency, and quality-related key performance indicators.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help reduce waste, delays, or unnecessary costs.
• Assist in implementing contingency plans during disruptions such as machine breakdowns or manpower issues.
• Ensure planning activities adhere to safety, quality, and company compliance standards.
• Prepare basic production reports and documentation for internal review.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The GMP Group is seeking a Production Planner to support daily planning, coordination, and monitoring of manufacturing activities. You will prepare production schedules, monitor inventory, and coordinate with production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Responsibilities include tracking KPIs, identifying bottlenecks, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality standards. Walk-in interviews in KL are indicated.