Production Planner

Farmiera Group; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Production Planner to enhance their poultry processing operations. This role involves optimizing production schedules, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating across departments to meet delivery timelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of supply chain dynamics, and the ability to translate data into actionable plans. Join a forward-thinking company that values efficiency and innovation, and make a significant impact in the food manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet sales forecasts.
• Analyze production specifications and optimize schedules for efficiency.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Certificate in Engineering

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Farmiera is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planner to manage and optimize the production scheduling and planning for our poultry processing operations. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production flow, meeting delivery timelines, and maintaining optimal inventory levels, aligning closely with sales forecasts and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules to meet sales forecasts and customer orders. Establish sequences and lead times for each operation, ensuring timely delivery of finished products.
2. Supply Chain Optimization: Implement and enhance the total planning system, linking sales, marketing, and production to the end customer. Monitor and adjust plans based on demand variations and raw material availability.
3. Communication & Coordination: Ensure all departments are informed of production statuses, aligning work planning and execution objectives. Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, purchasing teams, and supervisors to resolve production planning issues.
4. Analysis & Reporting: Analyze production specifications, plant capacity, workflow, and manpower requirements to optimize schedules. Monitor backlog, capacity utilization, and production results, ensuring adherence to planned schedules. Provide timely and accurate production reports to management.
5. Problem-Solving & Optimization: Address production challenges using analytical skills and industry knowledge. Identify areas for improvement in production planning and recommend effective solutions.
6. Compliance & Efficiency: Ensure production processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing waste.

Requirements

1. Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
2. At least 2 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a poultry processing or food manufacturing environment.
3. Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and supply chain management.
4. Proficiency in planning software and tools, such as ERP systems or Excel.
5. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable plans.
7. Knowledge of safety and quality regulations in the food processing industry is an advantage.

Workdays: Monday to Saturday

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM