Production Planner

The Origin Foods; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to optimize production efficiency and ensure timely deliveries. Responsibilities include planning manpower, aligning production with inventory, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology or related fields, with at least 2 years of experience in production planning. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and ability to work under pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related working experience in production planning, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor manpower arrangement and production plans.
• Work closely with operations and procurement to align production.
• Review production progress daily and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Plan and monitoring manpower arrangement, execution of production plans to ensure timely production and delivery to meet customer’s requirement, continuously review the practices to optimize efficiency.
• Work closely with business operation, procurement, and warehouse team to align production plans with order commitments, inventory levels and delivery timelines.
• Follow up the daily movement of work in process (WIP) and revise plans proactively when priorities shift or unexpected issues arise.
• Assists in managing inventory by ensuring production output aligns with demand and stock strategies.
• Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system, including BOMs and lead times.
• Support new product development (NPD) by coordinating trial runs and capacity planning with R&D, BO and production teams.
• Review production progress daily, identify bottlenecks or delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain on-time delivery.
• Generate recurring reports covering utilization of production capacity and on-time delivery.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with food safety, quality and regulatory standards (e.g. HACCP, GMP, Halal).
• To perform task and work requirement as and when required and assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology/Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 Year(s) of related working experience in production planning, preferably in food manufacturing, FMCG, contract/OEM production environments.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work with number and eye for details.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be willing to work long hours/ on call.