Manufacturing Planning Executive

SFP Tech Holdings Berhad; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SFP Tech Holdings Berhad in Penang is seeking a Production Planning professional to effectively plan, coordinate and monitor production activities to optimize capacity, minimize WIP, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a Diploma/degree in related field and 2–5 years of production planning experience. Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems is advantageous, with Mandarin a plus in a fast-paced shop floor environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, production management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Plan production based on demand, delivery and material availability.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Business Unit teams.
• Monitor WIP and ensure smooth progress through processes.
• Adjust schedules to changing priorities and urgent needs.
• Track planned vs. actual production performance and highlight gaps.
• Follow up with production teams to meet delivery commitments.
• Support initiatives to improve productivity and reduce WIP.
• Prepare regular production planning and performance reports for management.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

To effectively plan, coordinate and monitor production activities to optimize capacity and workflow, minimize WIP, improve productivity, and ensure on-time delivery in line with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Plan production based on customer demand, delivery requirements, material availability and machine capacity.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify delays, bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Business Unit teams.
• Monitor WIP and ensure jobs progress smoothly through each production process.
• Adjust production schedules according to changing priorities and urgent customer requirements.
• Track planned vs. actual production performance and highlight gaps.
• Follow up with production teams to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Support initiatives to improve productivity, reduce WIP and shorten production lead times.
• Prepare regular production planning and performance reports for management.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in production planning or manufacturing.
• Experience in a CNC machining, precision engineering or machine shop environment will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication and coordination skills. Able to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, disciplined and willing to work closely with the shop floor.