Production Planner in Seri Kembangan, , APAC

Airswift; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm in Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations and on-time delivery. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in relevant fields, along with 2–5 years of experience in production planning and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP, is preferred. This role is pivotal in balancing production output with demand and optimizing resource utilization.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with purchasing and logistics to ensure material availability.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

ISO 9001 knowledge

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Title

Production Planner

Location

Balakong, Selangor

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.

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.

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