Plan/Operation Manager

Decent Industry Sdn Bhd; Alor Merah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Kedah is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage production schedules and material planning. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, analyzing production capacity, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production and resource management, aiming for continuous improvement. This position offers opportunities for professional development and contribution to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales orders.
• Ensure all production plans meet customer deadlines and quality standards.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to avoid delays.
• Review and manage material requirement planning for timely availability of materials.
• Coordinate with Procurement for the timely purchase of materials.
• Analyze production capacity and allocate resources effectively.
• Lead planning meetings with relevant departments.
• Prepare production planning reports and monitor key KPIs.

Job description

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Planning

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales orders, forecasts, and material availability.
• Ensure all production plans meet customer deadlines and company quality standards.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans when required to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with Production, QC, Warehouse, and Sales to resolve planning conflicts.

B. Material Planning (MPS/MRP)

• Review and manage material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging.
• Coordinate with Procurement for timely purchase of materials.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure safety stock is maintained.
• Prevent over-stocking and stock-out situations through effective forecasting.

C. Capacity & Resource Management

• Analyze production capacity, manpower, machines, and equipment utilization.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Propose improvements for process flow, efficiency, and production output.

D. Workflow & Process Coordination

• Lead planning meetings with relevant departments (Production, Sales, QC, Warehouse).
• Ensure all departments understand scheduling priorities and workload.
• Communicate changes, delays, and planned adjustments promptly.

E. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare production planning reports, capacity analysis, and performance tracking.
• Monitor key KPIs (OTD, production output, material shortage, efficiency).
• Present weekly/monthly planning performance to management.

F. Continuous Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.
• Implement planning SOPs and ensure full compliance.
• Participate in process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.