Manufacturing Planning Lead: Capacity & On-Time Delivery

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

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.