Planning Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding/ Manufacturing)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Manager specializing in plastic injection molding. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the production scheduling and optimize operations to ensure efficiency and quality. Your expertise in inventory management and ERP systems will be crucial in aligning production plans with customer expectations. Join a forward-thinking team that values work-life balance and rewards performance with attractive bonuses. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a knack for strategic planning, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Work-Life Balance

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts and orders.
• Optimize machine utilization and coordinate manpower allocation.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Inventory Management

ERP/MRP Systems

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Planning Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding/ Manufacturing)

As a Planning Manager (Plastic Injection Molding), you will play a crucial role in the team, responsible for managing the processes for the company's plastic injection molding operations.

Work location: Larkin

Work schedule: 5 days a week - Promoting work-life balance

We offer attractive performance bonuses.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on forecasts, orders, and capacity.
• Optimize machine utilization, manpower, and resources to ensure efficient production and minimal lead times.
• Adjust schedules as needed due to changes in demand, material availability, or equipment downtime.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to forecast material needs based on production plans.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Track material usage, address shortages/excesses, and support inventory audits.
• Coordinate manpower allocation and schedule preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Communicate production plans with relevant teams (Production, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics).
• Align with departments to manage customer expectations, material flow, quality concerns, and timely shipments.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, output, machine utilization, and material consumption.
• Use and maintain ERP/MRP systems for planning and inventory management.
• Lead and mentor planning team members, delegate tasks, and promote a collaborative work environment.

What we're looking for

Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, specifically within plastic injection moulding.

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