Production Planner

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 696,000 - 1,205,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and execute the end-to-end production planning process, ensuring timely material availability, on-time production, and a smooth workflow across engineering, quality control, and operations in Penang.

This role requires strong analytical skills and proactive communication to align planning with manufacturing needs and customer delivery windows.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, operations management or a related field is preferred.
• 2–5 years in production planning or a similar role in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the end-to-end production planning process.
• Monitor material availability and inventory levels to prevent disruption.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control and operations to ensure smooth production.
• Analyse production data and trends to identify and implement improvements.
• Drive planning effectiveness and optimise resource utilization.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating and executing the production planning process, ensure the timely availability of materials, track production progress, and communicate with relevant departments to meet production goals, ensure smooth workflow in the production planning department.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support production planning activities, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives toensure alignment with business needs. Drive planning effectiveness, optimize operationalefficiency, and minimize overproduction through continuous improvement.

Job Areas

• Leading and managing the production planning team to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Developing and implementing production plans and schedules that optimize resources and minimize downtime.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality control, and operations to ensure timely and efficient production processes.
• Analysing production data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Monitoring and reporting on production performance metrics, such as cycle time, throughput, and yield.
• Managing inventory levels and materials planning to ensure adequate supply for production needs.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and increase efficiency.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices in production planning to maintain a competitive edge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Min Degree Holder
• At least 2-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, procurement, logistics, and engineering.