Production Planner

Ferrotec Power Semiconductor Malaysia; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Planner. The successful candidate will develop and manage production schedules, coordinate with various departments, and analyze data to optimize processes. An ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields and 5-7 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with production scheduling software.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret production data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with forecasts.
• Monitor and adjust production processes and schedules.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve production efficiency.

Skills

Production scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure 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.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling:

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.

Inventory Management:

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.

Process Improvement:

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.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in production planning or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with production scheduling software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

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