Production Planner

Airfoil Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to manage and improve production planning and reporting, ensuring on-time delivery and smooth coordination with support teams.

You will develop schedules, monitor progress, run capacity simulations, and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize throughput. Strong Excel (VBA) and basic Power BI skills, plus ERP familiarity, are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in supply chain or related discipline.
• 3–5 years in production planning or supply chain planning in manufacturing.
• Experience in repair process and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Plan and sequence purchase orders according to available production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Utilize simulation tools to evaluate capacity and forecast performance under varying conditions.
• Analyze disruptions and develop mitigation scenarios.
• Track PO progress including TAT and OTD across production lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Cluster Leaders for transparency on production status and escalation.
• Collaborate with Customer Support to align on order status and priorities.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize manpower and throughput.
• Prepare regular production performance reports (daily, weekly, monthly).

Skills

Excel

VBA

Power BI

Data analysis

Capacity planning

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

AMOS

Job description

We are seeking a highly driven Production Planner to manage and improve production planning and reporting activities within the production line. This role is critical in ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD), balancing Turnaround Time (TAT), and maintaining smooth coordination between production, customer support, and logistics. You will play a key role in daily scheduling, risk identification, capacity planning, and performance reporting across the clusters.

Key responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time delivery in line with customer requirements

Plan and sequence purchase orders (POs) according to available production capacity

Continuously monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery commitments and change priorities

Utilize simulation tools to evaluate production capacity and forecast performance under varying conditions

Analyze potential impacts of disruptions such as machine breakdowns, capacity overload, or material shortages, and develop mitigation scenarios

Track purchase order (PO) progress throughout the production lifecycle, including Turnaround Time (TAT) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance

Maintain close coordination with Cluster Leaders to ensure transparency on production status and timely issue escalation

Collaborate closely with Customer Support to align on order status, priorities, and customer expectations

Provide data-driven recommendations to Production on manpower and resource allocation to support schedule adherence and optimize throughput

Prepare and deliver regular production performance reports (daily, weekly, monthly), including key KPIs such as output, TAT, and OTD

About you

Minimum Degree holder in Supply Chain management or any relevant discipline

Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Production Planning, Production Control, or Supply Chain Planning in a manufacturing or high-mix production environment

Experience in repair process and production planning

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, VBA) and basic Power BI

Familiar with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, AMOS)

Able to analyse data, run simple simulations, and support planning decisions

Good understanding of capacity planning and workload balance

Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Very good communication and coordination skills

Strong analytical thinking skills

Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB) is a jointly owned in equal shares by Lufthansa Technik AG and MTU Aero Engine. ASSB specializes in the repair of blades from major aircraft engine including GE, CFMI and IAE, and involving low-pressure turbines and high-pressure compressors.

ASSB also provides its customers with a unified approach in offering cost-efficient and state-of-the-art engine parts repair. ASSB is rapidly expanding its operations and are now seeking for experienced and highly committed individuals to join our high caliber team.

Airfoil Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB) is a jointly owned in equal shares by Lufthansa Technik AG and MTU Aero Engine. ASSB specializes in the repair of blades from major aircraft engine including GE, CFMI and IAE, and involving low-pressure turbines and high-pressure compressors.

ASSB also provides its customers with a unified approach in offering cost-efficient and state-of-the-art engine parts repair. ASSB is rapidly expanding its operations and are now seeking for experienced and highly committed individuals to join our high caliber team.