Production Lead

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Lead / Planning Assistant in Penang to maintain production schedules and ensure on-time completion. You will manage MRP, release production orders in SAP HANA, and coordinate with multiple teams to prevent shortages and delays.

You will prepare documents, track WIP, and provide reliable forecasts to support the planning manager. A Diploma in related field and 1+ year experience are preferred, with a focus on quality and safe

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in production planning, material planning or manufacturing coordination.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) including demand, inventory, shortages and production order requirements.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, material readiness, capacity, WIP control and delivery priorities.
• Working knowledge of SAP HANA for production planning, including production orders, MRP, stock availability and order status tracking.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for planning schedules, data checking, lookups, pivot tables and reporting.
• Basic understanding of BOMs, routings, manufacturing processes and production documentation.
• Good communication, coordination, numerical and problem-solving skills, with accurate record keeping and consistent follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules and release production orders.
• Prepare daily and weekly production schedules based on approved demand, delivery dates, material availability, WIP and capacity.
• Review MRP requirements, stock balances, open orders and shortage reports.
• Create, release and maintain production orders in SAP HANA within assigned access and authorization.
• Prepare and issue travellers, pick lists, drawings and other production documents.
• Monitor shortage and action trackers and elevate risks affecting the build plan.
• Track WIP movement and identify ageing, overdue or stalled orders.
• Coordinate capacity information and balance work between processes and subcontractors.
• Provide plan-versus-actual, backlog and shipment readiness reports.

Skills

MRP knowledge

SAP HANA

Microsoft Excel

BOM knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

SAP HANA

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success - join us today!

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Production Lead serves as a Planning Assistant performing Planner I responsibilities. Maintain production schedules, check material readiness, release and follow up production orders, and provide accurate reports to support on-time production completion and shipment. Work within approved priorities and authorization limits.

Production scheduling: Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on approved demand, delivery dates, material availability, WIP and capacity. Support monthly build planning and update schedules following the Planning Manager's approval.

MRP and material readiness: Review MRP requirements, stock balances, open orders and shortage reports. Check clear-to-build readiness before order release and highlight material gaps or discrepancies.

Production order processing: Create, release and maintain production orders in SAP HANA within assigned access and authorization. Verify required quantities, dates, BOM and routing readiness; refer discrepancies to Engineering or the responsible master data owner.

Production documentation: Prepare and issue travellers, pick lists, drawings and other required production documents in accordance with approved procedures. Coordinate with Warehouse and Kitting to support timely material picking and issue.

Shortage follow-up: Maintain shortage and action trackers. Follow up with Buyers, Warehouse and relevant teams on purchase order status, delivery dates, receiving and goods receipt delays; elevate risks affecting the build plan.

WIP and order tracking: Monitor production progress against plan, track WIP movement and identify ageing, overdue or stalled orders. Follow up with Supervisors and Engineers on constraints, recovery actions and expected completion dates.

Capacity coordination: Collect capacity and output information from Production and Engineering. Highlight bottlenecks and support the Planning Manager in balancing work between processes and approved subcontractors, where applicable.

Delivery and reporting: Update plan-versus-actual, order status, backlog and shipment readiness reports. Provide reliable completion forecasts to the Planning Manager and promptly elevate risks to committed dates.

Planning data accuracy: Maintain accurate planning records and reconcile SAP information with production updates. Follow up on missing confirmations, material transaction discrepancies and completed orders requiring closure through the responsible teams.

Coordination and improvement: Participate in planning meetings, record agreed actions and follow through to closure. Support improvements to planning accuracy, reporting and order flow, and perform other related planning duties assigned by the Planning Manager.

Work closely with Production Supervisors, Engineers, Buyers, Warehouse, Kitting, Quality and Shipping. Recommend schedule changes and recovery priorities for the Planning Manager’s review. Obtain approval for changes affecting committed delivery dates, build priorities or capacity allocation. Coordinate execution through the responsible Supervisors and Engineers.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in production planning, material planning or manufacturing coordination; 2 years preferred.

Required knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including demand, inventory, shortages and production order requirements.

Required knowledge of production planning, scheduling, material readiness, capacity, WIP control and delivery priorities.

Working knowledge of SAP HANA for production planning, including production orders, MRP, stock availability and order status tracking.

Ability to use Microsoft Excel for planning schedules, data checking, lookups, pivot tables and reporting.

Basic understanding of BOMs, routings, manufacturing processes and production documentation.

Good communication, coordination, numerical and problem-solving skills, with accurate record keeping and consistent follow-up.

Ability to manage daily priorities, meet reporting deadlines and elevate issues promptly. Follow safety, quality and cleanroom requirements when entering production areas.

Education and Requirements

Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline is required.

Malaysia

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!