Production Planner

D&B Inno Tech Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

D&B Inno Tech Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality control, and logistics to align goals with company objectives.

The role requires 1–2 years of production planning experience and familiarity with Lean principles to drive continuous improvement. Strong collaboration across departments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in production planning or related role in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with forecasts and inventory levels.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules for priorities, material availability, or issues.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely raw material delivery.
• Monitor and optimize levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Work with procurement to minimize excess inventory and waste.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Serve as liaison between production and procurement, quality, engineering, and logistics.
• Communicate production status, delays, and issues to stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align goals with company objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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The Production Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with various departments, including procurement, engineering, quality control, and logistics, to align production goals with company objectives. The Senior Production Planner also analyzes production data, identifies bottlenecks, and implements solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory levels
• Monitor production processes, adjusting schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in priorities, material availability, or unexpected issues
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels
• Work with the procurement team to minimize excess inventory and reduce waste
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Serve as a key liaison between production, procurement, quality control, engineering, and logistics departments
• Communicate production status, delays, and issues to relevant stakeholders
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align production goals with overall company objectives

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in production planning or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies