Assistant Production & Planning Manager

SD Guthrie International; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International is seeking an Assistant Manager, Production in Johor, Malaysia. The role focuses on end-to-end supply chain planning, production scheduling, and capacity optimization to ensure OTIF delivery.

You will lead monthly S&OP, forecast scenarios, and support budgeting, KPI tracking, and capacity planning. Collaboration with operations, QC, logistics, and commercial teams is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Strong capability in production planning, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Forecasting manpower, materials, and machine requirements; monitoring production flow and adjusting plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and in-full delivery by managing end-to-end supply chain operations across plants.
• Develop and execute short-term and medium-term production schedules to optimize line efficiency and minimize changeovers.
• Monitor real-time inventory of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods; coordinate replenishment with procurement and logistics.
• Lead S&OP processes and forecast scenario planning to align demand with supply capabilities.
• Support annual business planning, budgeting, and product costing; track KPIs like OTIF, inventory ageing, and capacity utilization.
• Coordinate daily with operations, QC, logistics, and commercial teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and communicate performance.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Job description

SD Guthrie International is seeking an Assistant Manager, Production in Johor, Malaysia. The role focuses on end-to-end supply chain planning, production scheduling, and capacity optimization to ensure OTIF delivery.

You will lead monthly S&OP, forecast scenarios, and support budgeting, KPI tracking, and capacity planning. Collaboration with operations, QC, logistics, and commercial teams is essential to succeed in this role.