Production Coordinator/Production Planner/Scheduler/OSS - Night Shift

Samtec Asia Pacific; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific in Iskandar Puteri, Johor seeks a Production Coordinator/Production Planner/Scheduler (OSS - Night Shift) to manage material flow and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer delivery dates.

The role emphasizes scheduling accuracy, batch optimization, proactive issue resolution, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure on-time shipment and efficient production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Samtec Global Network (SGN), Shop Floor Control, PC Man, Inventory Suite, Pocket Database.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, investigative skills, and detail oriented.
• Must possess good communication skills – written and verbal.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
• Team player and able to work with multiple groups – Operators, Floor Mgrs, Engineers, etc.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation or paralysis.
• Lifting requirements: able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Adhere to department safety rules; may be exposed to noise and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan orders to meet Manufacturing Due Dates using the Scheduling Dashboard.
• Explore batching to minimize changeovers without delaying due dates.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors to ensure plan execution.
• Monitor order status to ensure on-time delivery and address potential issues.
• Report any risk of missing due dates to the Supervisor.
• Follow up on material requirements with Material Planner or upstream processes.
• Drive OTD improvements by addressing material, downtime, and lead-time gaps.
• Ensure correct reschedule codes and realistic dates for past-due orders.
• Inform downstream departments of deviations to enable recovery actions.
• Utilize Daily Order Report and Pocket Report to manage large orders toward the MDD.
• Possess supervisor responsibilities during absences, including handoffs and expedites.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

SGN proficiency

Shop Floor Control

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

Samtec SGN

PC Man

Inventory Suite

Pocket Database

Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Job title: Production Coordinator/Production Planner/Scheduler/OSS - Night Shift

Summary/Objective

The Operations Support Specialist (OSS) will be responsible for the material flow in the production work centers and will coordinate and communicate to cross functional sections, upstream and downstream production work centers to manage the order flow until customer delivery.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. 1. Schedule and plan the order by using Scheduling Dashboard or any other equivalent tool to meet the MDD (Manufacturing Due Date) by ensuring the material, people and machine capacity availability.
2. 2. Look for the opportunities to batch orders to minimize changeovers without compromising due dates.
3. 3. Communicate and coordinate with other shift supervisors to ensure smooth execution according to the plan.
4. 4. Monitor, manage and follow through (physically locate) on orders to ensure they flow through the processes and are on track to meet the MDD. Proactively work with relevant parties to address any potential issues to avoid any past due orders.
5. 5. Report to Supervisor when there is any risk that an order may miss the due date.
6. 6. Follow up with material planner or upstream process on material requirement for orders.
7. 7. Drive OTD improvements to achieve the target by working with relevant parties to close the gap (example: material availability, machine downtime, insufficient lead time etc.).
8. 8. Ensure correct reschedule code is entered together with realistic date for any order that is past due.
9. 9. Inform appropriate departments especially the downstream process / work center of orders that deviate from the schedule so that opportunities of recovery can be explored.
10. 10. Utilize reports to proactively manage large orders (example Daily Order Report and Pocket Report) to meet the MDD.
11. 11. Assume supervisor responsibilities during the absence of the Supervisor including but not limited to: Pass down, order traceability, expedites, dashboard, and personnel management.
12. 12. Responsible for pulling in material in a 7-day window or any other window set up by the Supervisor, updating material comments according to the production plan, (examples: reviewing PO transactions, shipment due dates, materials in transit), and expediting Planners when needed.
13. 13. Responsible for printing shop orders and creating materials sessions, based on the window assigned by the supervisor.
14. 14. Responsible for creating parcel ID’s for parts that go to Sudden Saving.
15. 15. Responsible for following up material arrival with shipment packing list and prioritizing material needs on the production floor

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Preferred Education

1. 1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing is required. Connector manufacturing experience is desired.
2. 2. Proficient with Samtec Global Network (SGN), Shop Floor Control, PC Man, Inventory Suite, Pocket Database etc.
3. 3. Excellent problem-solving skills, investigative skills, and detail oriented
4. 4. Must possess good communication skills – written and verbal.
5. 5. Must be able to use Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)
6. 6. Team player and must be able to work with multiple groups of people – Operators, Floor Mgr.’s, Engineers, etc.
7. 7. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
8. 8. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
9. 9. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).