Operations Scheduler & Materials Flow Specialist

Mentis Group; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentis Group is seeking a proactive supervisor for production planning and materials coordination in Penang. You will schedule orders to meet the Manufacturing Due Date, ensure availability of materials, people and machines, and drive OTD improvements while coordinating with multiple shifts.

You will monitor orders, manage exceptions, and lead continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong in data analysis and data driven.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan orders to meet the Manufacturing Due Date (MDD) using Scheduling Dashboard or equivalent tools.
• Ensure material, people and machine capacity are available to meet MDD.
• Batch orders to minimize changeovers without compromising due dates.
• Communicate and coordinate with other shift supervisors for smooth execution.
• Monitor and follow through on orders to ensure flow and on-time delivery; address potential issues.
• Report risks of missing due dates to Supervisor.
• Coordinate with material planner/upstream process for material requirements.
• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) improvements and close gaps due to material, downtime or lead times.
• Enter correct reschedule codes with realistic dates for overdue orders.
• Inform downstream teams of deviations to enable recovery opportunities.
• Utilize reports (Daily Order Report, Pocket Report) to manage large orders.
• Assume supervisor responsibilities during absences including handovers and personnel management.
• Pull in material within a set window; update material comments per production plan; expedite planners when needed.
• Print shop orders and create material sessions; manage parcel IDs for parts going to Sudden Saving.
• Track material arrivals with packing lists and prioritize material needs on the shop floor.
• Monitor and review metrics; initiate continuous improvement.
• Stop production of all non-conforming products.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mentis Group is seeking a proactive supervisor for production planning and materials coordination in Penang. You will schedule orders to meet the Manufacturing Due Date, ensure availability of materials, people and machines, and drive OTD improvements while coordinating with multiple shifts.

You will monitor orders, manage exceptions, and lead continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with quality standards.