Production Planner

Ever Delicious Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Malacca is seeking a Production Planner to manage production activities and monitor plant capacity. You will align sales orders with production plans, prepare schedules based on customer needs, and ensure efficient resource utilization. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree and have at least 3 years of experience in production planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving skills are essential. Knowledge of English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to understand basic costing calculations.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track Sales Orders and align with production plans.
• Prepare and update production schedules based on customer requirements.
• Check production capacity and material availability before finalizing plans.
• Generate Work Orders and Material Issues for related departments.
• Prepare Purchase Requisition (PR) for procurement.
• Adjust production schedules when order changes occur.
• Coordinate closely with relevant teams.
• Monitor daily production output and prepare Output vs Plan reports.
• Manage and monitor inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Track weekly and monthly shipment schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning records.
• Support Operations Manager in production control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Coordination skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Costing calculations

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Material Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Department: Procurement & Planning
Level: Officer
Work Location: Office & Plant
Employment Type: Full-time

Production Planner

Job Overview

We are seeking a Planning Officer to manage production planning activities, monitor plant capacity, and coordinate closely with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track Sales Orders and align them with production plans
• Prepare and update production schedules based on customer requirements
• Check production capacity and material availability before finalizing plans
• Generate Work Orders and Material Issues for related departments
• Prepare Purchase Requisition (PR) for procurement
• Adjust production schedules when order changes or output varies
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, QA, Shipping, and Warehouse teams
• Monitor daily production output and prepare Output vs Plan reports
• Manage and monitor inventory of raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods
• Track weekly and monthly shipment and container schedules
• Maintain accurate planning records for audit and compliance purposes
• Support Operations Manager in overall production control
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, safety, and 5S requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Material Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to understand basic costing calculations
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is an advantage)
• Strong coordination, planning, and problem‑solving skills