Head of Planning & Scheduling — Manufacturing

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Section Head in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves leading a production planning team, developing master production schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in production/material planning with leadership experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments and monitoring key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production/material planning, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS, ERP systems, and planning tools.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production or material planning team.
• Develop and monitor master production schedules (MPS) and material requirement planning (MRP).
• Coordinate with procurement, production, warehouse, and sales departments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent decision-making

Problem-solving

Team management

Strong communication skills

Coordination ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/MPS systems

ERP systems

Planning tools

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Section Head in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves leading a production planning team, developing master production schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in production/material planning with leadership experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments and monitoring key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.