Production Controller

ResMed (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Controller to develop, maintain, and monitor production plans, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Procurement, Logistics, CS, and NPI teams to optimize schedules and drive KPIs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in production planning or control, with a strong analytical skill set and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Planning, Production Control, or related Supply Chain function.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand and operational requirements.
• Review and adjust production schedules based on material availability and capacity.
• Monitor schedule adherence and production performance.
• Ensure production plans align with customer delivery commitments.
• Lead the Supply Review process to identify capacity and supply constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans for production risks.
• Monitor short-term and long-term capacity requirements.
• Support planning activities for new product introductions and product transfers.
• Balance inventory levels while meeting production and customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure alignment on production priorities.
• Communicate production risks, supply issues, and schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain production planning reports and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Manufacturing operations know-how

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Manufacturing

APICS/CPIM certification (advantage)

Tools

SAP/Oracle/JDE

MRP systems

Job description

The Production Controller is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring production plans to ensure customer demand is fulfilled efficiently while balancing inventory levels, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.

This role works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive schedule attainment, identify supply constraints, support inventory optimization, and ensure uninterrupted production operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing production schedules, resolving supply challenges, and improving overall planning performance to support business objectives and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand and operational requirements.
• Review and adjust production schedules based on material availability and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor schedule adherence and production performance.
• Ensure production plans align with customer delivery commitments.

Supply Planning & Capacity Management

• Lead the Supply Review process to identify capacity and supply constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans for production risks.
• Monitor short-term and long-term capacity requirements.
• Support planning activities for new product introductions and product transfers.

Inventory Management

• Balance inventory levels while meeting production and customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Work with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to minimize shortages and excess inventory.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure alignment on production priorities.
• Communicate production risks, supply issues, and schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Manage expectations regarding delivery commitments and production constraints.
• Analyze planning and production performance data.
• Prepare and maintain production planning reports and KPIs.
• Drive process improvements related to planning accuracy, inventory performance, and schedule attainment.
• Support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Supply Planning, Master Scheduling, or a related Supply Chain function.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar.
• Experience with Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
• Experience in capacity planning and inventory management.
• Exposure to NPI and supply review processes.
• Experience within medical device, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• APICS/CPIM certification is an advantage.

Note: This role to be based in iPark, Senai Johor Bahru

ResMed is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of sleep disordered breathing and respiratory disorders. The company has experienced sustained and significant growth since inception and now employs approximately 2500 people world-wide. The global business environment is becoming increasingly competitive, which is resulting in a greater emphasis on innovation and a cost effective approach to achieving market leadership through technological advances.

ResMed is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of sleep disordered breathing and respiratory disorders. The company has experienced sustained and significant growth since inception and now employs approximately 2500 people world-wide. The global business environment is becoming increasingly competitive, which is resulting in a greater emphasis on innovation and a cost effective approach to achieving market leadership through technological advances.