PRODUCTION PLANNER

Phabritek Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is looking for a production planner to develop production plans, manage material requirements, and optimize processes. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or above, with at least 1 year of experience in production planning and strong communication skills, particularly in Mandarin, for liaising with suppliers. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments and monitoring production progress to ensure efficiency. This role offers opportunities for improvement and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in production planning or management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in material planning and production scheduling methods.
• Strong skills in data analysis and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans based on sales orders and capacity.
• Create MRP and track material status.
• Monitor and resolve production discrepancies.
• Coordinate resources across departments.
• Analyze performance indicators and suggest improvements.
• Maintain planning data and reports.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or above in relevant fields

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop production plans based on sales orders and production capacity, and reasonably schedule production progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Responsible for creating Material Requirements Planning (MRP), tracking material arrival status, and coordinating to resolve material shortages.
• Monitor the execution of the production plan, promptly identify and resolve production discrepancies to ensure smooth completion of production tasks.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, warehousing, and logistics departments to ensure optimal allocation of production resources.
• Regularly analyze key performance indicators such as production plan execution rate and delivery fulfillment rate, and provide improvement suggestions.
• Maintain production planning-related data and reports, and regularly report to supervisor.
• Assist in optimizing production processes to improve capacity utilization and production efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or above, preferably in Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related fields.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in production planning or production management; experience in electronics/manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Familiar with the production planning process and proficient in material planning and production scheduling methods.
• Proficient in using ERP systems, Excel, and other office software, with strong data analysis skills.
• Proficient in Mandarin to communicate effectively with China headquarters and suppliers.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, ability to work under pressure, and a good team spirit.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and possesses good problem-solving and execution-driving abilities.