Production Control Officer

Dufu Industries Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Annual salary review and increment

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Structured onboarding and training

Collaborative workplace culture

Engagement and wellness activities

Parking provision

Company uniform provision

Job summary

Dufu Technology Corp. Bhd. is seeking a Production Planner in Penang to manage production and material planning based on demand, forecast, and capacity. You will release orders, monitor inventory, and coordinate with QA, Logistics, and Production to keep shipments on track.

Fresh graduates are welcome; 1–3 years' experience preferred. Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are important for success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferably 1–3 years of experience in production planning, production control, or manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates with strong interest in manufacturing operations are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of production flow, scheduling, and inventory control is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery to customers by effectively managing production planning and material coordination.
• Perform production planning and material planning based on customer demand, forecast, production capacity, and product cycle time.
• Prepare and release manufacturing orders, production schedules, and work instructions to relevant departments based on confirmed orders and forecasts.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure optimal stock level, avoiding overstocking and production interruption; raise Purchase Requisition (PR) for required materials.
• Coordinate with customers on delivery schedules and proactively resolve issues that may impact shipment timelines.
• Work closely with Production, QA, and Logistics teams to develop recovery plans in case of delays or production disruptions.
• Review production capacity periodically and raise potential capacity constraints or order overflow to management.
• Prepare and communicate delivery schedules to Logistics and relevant departments to ensure smooth shipment arrangement.
• Ensure production planning data is accurately maintained and updated in the system for reporting and tracking purposes.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ensure on-time delivery to customers by effectively managing production planning and material coordination

Perform production planning and material planning based on customer demand, forecast, production capacity, and product cycle time

Prepare and release manufacturing orders, production schedules, and work instructions to relevant departments based on confirmed orders and forecasts

Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure optimal stock level, avoiding overstocking and production interruption; raise Purchase Requisition (PR) for required materials

Coordinate with customers on delivery schedules and proactively resolve issues that may impact shipment timelines

Work closely with Production, QA, and Logistics teams to develop recovery plans in case of delays or production disruptions

Review production capacity periodically and raise potential capacity constraints or order overflow to management

Prepare and communicate delivery schedules to Logistics and relevant departments to ensure smooth shipment arrangement

Ensure production planning data is accurately maintained and updated in the system for reporting and tracking purposes

Job Requirements

Minimum Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Preferably 1–3 years of experience in production planning, production control, or manufacturing environment

Fresh graduates with strong interest in manufacturing operations are encouraged to apply

Good understanding of production flow, scheduling, and inventory control is an advantage

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools

Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Good communication skills and teamwork-oriented

Your application will include the following questions:

• 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?
• How many years of Production Planning experience do you have?

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based rewards
• Annual salary review and increment
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Structured onboarding and technical training
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Employee engagement and wellness activities
• Parking provision
• Company uniform provision

Dufu Technology Corp. Bhd. (Dufu) is a leading Malaysian manufacturer specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication. Listed on Bursa Malaysia since 2007, Dufu has grown into a global player serving key industries including HDD, sensor control, semiconductor and automation, telecommunications, and industrial instrumentation & equipment.

Driven by innovation and excellence, Dufu continues to advance its technologies and engineering capabilities to deliver high-quality precision solutions worldwide.