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

Samtec Inc; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc in Johor Bahru is seeking an Operations Support Specialist (OSS) to oversee material flow in production centers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage order flow until delivery.

The role focuses on scheduling, batching, and monitoring orders to meet Manufacturing Due Date (MDD), with a night shift, emphasizing communication and problem-solving.

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, investigative, and detail-oriented skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access.
• Team player able to work with Operators, Floor Mgrs, and Engineers.
• Ability to sit/stand for 90 consecutive minutes.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to adhere to safety rules; may be exposed to noise and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan orders to meet the MDD using Scheduling Dashboard or equivalent.
• Batch orders to minimize changeovers without compromising due dates.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors for plan execution.
• Monitor and follow orders to ensure on-track progress to MDD.
• Report risks of missed due dates to Supervisor.
• Follow up on material requirements with the material planner.
• Drive OTD improvements by resolving material, downtime, and lead-time issues.
• Enter correct reschedule codes with realistic dates for past-due orders.
• Inform downstream departments of deviations to enable recovery.
• Use reports (Daily Order Report, Pocket Report) to manage orders.
• Assume supervisor duties in absence: handoffs, tracing, expedites, dashboard, personnel management.
• Pull in material within a 7-day window; update material comments per plan.
• Print shop orders and create material sessions as per supervisor window.
• Create parcel IDs for parts going to Sudden Saving.
• Follow up material arrival with packing lists and prioritize floor needs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

SGN proficiency

Shop Floor Control

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word,Access

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Tools

Samtec Global Network (SGN)

Shop Floor Control

PC Man

Inventory Suite

Pocket Database

Job description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

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

• 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.
• Look for the opportunities to batch orders to minimize changeovers without compromising due dates.
• Communicate and coordinate with other shift supervisors to ensure smooth execution according to the plan.
• 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.
• Report to Supervisor when there is any risk that an order may miss the due date.
• Follow up with material planner or upstream process on material requirement for orders.
• 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.).
• Ensure correct reschedule code is entered together with realistic date for any order that is past due.
• Inform appropriate departments especially the downstream process / work center of orders that deviate from the schedule so that opportunities of recovery can be explored.
• Utilize reports to proactively manage large orders (example Daily Order Report and Pocket Report) to meet the MDD.
• Assume supervisor responsibilities during the absence of the Supervisor including but not limited to: Pass down, order traceability, expedites, dashboard, and personnel management.
• 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.
• Responsible for printing shop orders and creating materials sessions, based on the window assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for creating parcel ID’s for parts that go to Sudden Saving.
• 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.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing is required. Connector manufacturing experience is desired.
• Proficient with Samtec Global Network (SGN), Shop Floor Control, PC Man, Inventory Suite, Pocket Database etc.
• 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 must be able to work with multiple groups of people – Operators, Floor Mgr.’s, Engineers, etc.
• 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.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• 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).

Preferred Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• College education is preferred (not mandatory).

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