Plan/Operation Manager

Decent Industry Sdn Bhd; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Sungai Petani, Kedah, is seeking an Operations Manager to develop and execute production schedules based on sales orders and material availability. The successful candidate will coordinate with Production and Warehouse to ensure customer deadlines are met. Responsibilities include managing materials, analyzing capacity utilization, preparing reports, and implementing process improvements. A background in production planning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling and planning.
• Knowledge of MRP and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze production capacity and resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily production schedules.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve planning conflicts.
• Prepare production planning reports and monitor key KPIs.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material requirement planning

Capacity analysis

Resource allocation

Process improvement

Job description

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.

Identify bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.

Implement planning SOPs and ensure full compliance.

Participate in process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?