Production Planner

Norautron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Batu Kawan; Presencial; MYR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Norautron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to manage production schedules, material availability and capacity planning.

The role requires close coordination with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering and Production teams to optimize resources in a fast-paced EMS environment. You will develop MPS/WPS/DPS plans, monitor progress and ensure on-time deliveries while addressing bottlenecks and data integrity in the ERP system.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain monthly (MPS), weekly (WPS), and daily (DPS) production plans based on demand, delivery requirements, material availability and capacity.
• Prepare and release production schedules to ensure smooth execution of activities.
• Monitor daily production progress and ensure targets and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinate with Production, Material Planning, Purchasing, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure readiness.
• Balance capacity, manpower and resources to optimize efficiency and utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Monitor WIP and ensure orders follow the planned schedule.
• Communicate priorities for urgent orders and changes in demand.
• Review and improve schedules for productivity, flexibility and on-time delivery.
• Monitor daily output, variances and adherence to targets.
• Analyse root causes of delays and coordinate recovery plans.
• Follow up on shortages, breakdowns and quality issues impacting delivery.
• Prioritize orders based on customer requirements and business needs.
• Monitor lead times, cycle times and capacity utilization to improve performance.
• Work with Purchasing to optimize inventory and support demand.
• Identify and manage risks from excess, slow-moving or obsolete stock.

Conocimientos

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Supply chain management / Operations / Business Administration)

Herramientas

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to manage production schedules, material availability and capacity planning to ensure smooth production operations and on-time customer deliveries. The role requires close coordination with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering and Production teams to optimise resources, monitor production progress and resolve scheduling or material constraints in a fast-paced EMS manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

a) Production Planning

Develop and maintain monthly (MPS), weekly (WPS), and daily (DPS) production plans based on customer demand, delivery requirements, material availability, and production capacity.

Prepare and release production schedules to ensure smooth and timely execution of production activities.

Monitor daily production progress against the production plan and ensure production targets and customer delivery commitments are achieved.

Coordinate with Production, Material Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure production readiness.

Balance machine capacity, manpower, and production resources to optimize production efficiency and utilization.

Identify potential production bottlenecks and constraints, and implement corrective actions to minimize production delays.

Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and ensure production orders are completed according to the planned schedule.

Ensure production priorities are properly communicated to relevant departments, especially for urgent orders and customer demand changes.

Continuously review and improve production schedules to achieve better productivity, flexibility, and on-time delivery (OTD).

b) Production Monitoring and Control

Monitor daily production output, achievement against targets, and production scheduled adherence.

Analyse production variances, identify root causes of delays, and coordinate recovery plans with relevant departments.

Follow up on production shortages, machine breakdowns, manpower constraints, and quality issues that may affect delivery commitments.

Ensure production orders are properly prioritized based on customer requirements and business needs.

Monitor production lead time, cycle time, and capacity utilization to improve overall production performance.

Coordinate with the Production team to ensure effective execution of the production plan and timely completion of orders.

Work with Purchasing teams to optimize inventory levels while supporting customer demand and production requirements.

Monitor excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory risks arising from production schedule changes.

c) ERP Planning and Data Maintenance

Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of production planning data in the ERP system.

Create, maintain, and monitor production orders, planned orders, and production schedules in the ERP system.

Ensure production planning parameters, lead times, routing, and other relevant master data are accurate and up to date.

Perform ERP transactions related to production planning and scheduling.

Identify opportunities to improve ERP planning functions and system utilization to enhance planning efficiency.

d) Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Prepare and provide daily, weekly, and monthly production planning and performance reports.

Monitor and analyse production schedule adherence, output performance, capacity utilization.

Identify planning gaps and recommend improvement actions to enhance production efficiency and delivery performance.

Participate in cross-functional meetings to review production performance, delivery issues, and recovery plans.

Establish and maintain documented Standard Work for production planning activities.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes, resource utilization, and planning effectiveness.

e) Other

Ensure all activities comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Adhere to and actively support the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 1401, and ISO 4501 standards to ensure quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety compliance.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in Production Planning, preferably in EMS and/or contract manufacturing environments.

Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing processes.

Good understanding of Master Production Schedule (MPS), Weekly Production Schedule (WPS), and Daily Production Schedule (DPS).

Ability to analyse production capacity, manpower requirements, machine utilisation, and production constraints.

Experience in monitoring production performance, WIP, production lead time, and schedule adherence.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify production bottlenecks and develop effective recovery plans.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experienced in using ERP/MRP systems.

Good understanding of BOM, routing, production orders, and manufacturing workflows.

Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and meet tight production schedules.

Attention to detail and accuracy in production planning data, scheduling, and reporting.

Ensure best practice methods are established and utilised through documented Standard Work.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

Norautron, a company in EMBRON Group, is a full-service electronics manufacturer. As a service provider with a long track record, active in the international market since 1989, we see that our core processes and challenges as an EMS provider are the same regardless of market sector.