Production Planner

Airswift; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Malaysia is looking for a Production Planner to develop and coordinate production schedules, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and several years of relevant experience. Strong skills in analytics and communication are essential for this role, which involves close collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination.
• Attention to detail in analysis and reporting.
• Proficient in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales and capacity.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure material availability.
• Analyze production data for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Balakong, Selangor

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules to ensure smooth manufacturing operations, on-time delivery, and optimal utilization of resources. This role acts as a key link between production, procurement, warehouse, and sales teams to align material availability, capacity planning, and customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and logistics to ensure raw material and component availability.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules proactively to meet changing priorities or unexpected delays.
• Communicate production plans and updates to relevant departments (sales, quality, production, site, and delivery teams).
• Liaise with process engineers to optimize production efficiency by minimizing downtime, setup time, and material shortages.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory management by balancing production output with demand and stock levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lean manufacturing or process optimization.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with capacity planning and material requirement planning (MRP).
• Ability to generate reports and documents for process improvement activities.
• Experience providing training for process improvement initiatives.

EMS Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold the company’s Environmental Policy and EMS.
• Communicate and report environmental matters to the Superior / EMR / EHS Officer.
• Know actions to take in normal, abnormal, and emergency environmental situations.
• Participate in environmental training, programs, and audits.
• Understand the environmental impact of work and take responsibility to mitigate it.
• Conserve natural resources including water, energy, and paper.