Production Planner (New role based at Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia)

WATLOW ELECTRIC MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kedah; Presencial; MYR 54.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13th-month

Contractual Bonus

Public holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Watlow is hiring a Production Planner based at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia. The role involves preparing build plans, production schedules, and inventory replenishment to meet customer orders while coordinating across departments for timely execution.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related experience or a technical qualification. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply as the company supports development in a global engineering environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or technical qualification required or preferred.
• 1–2 years related experience desired.
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare build plan and production schedule for orders and inventory replenishment.
• Plan and coordinate material flow to optimize cost and service level.
• Schedule and coordinate work across departments to expedite production.
• Generate progress reports on production and equipment status.
• Support Lean Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Materials planning

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree or technical qualification

Herramientas

MRP systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Production Planner (New role based at Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia)

We solve the world’s toughest and most important thermal problems. As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers and supporting software – all the components of a thermal system. We partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time, and improve the efficiency of products and applications. Watlow brings 100 years of experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, clean environment technology, energy generation, diesel emissions, medical and food service equipment.

Position Summary

Schedules and coordinates the flow of work within or between departments to facilitate or expedite production. Provide support and serve as inside liaison for customers and sales agents.

Preparing build plan and production schedule for customer orders and inventory replenishment for safety and consignment stocks.

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)

Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to others.

Recommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility.

Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product.

Contribute in problem solving activities.

Understand the processes and knowledge in tools and techniques and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills.

Uses resources to learn the business.

Facilitates and coach’s others.

Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes.

Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next situation.

Demonstrates approachability and openness.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities.

Uses the Watlow Business System to achieve results.

Demonstrating the WW Leader Behaviors.

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix)

Delivery:

Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.

Schedules and coordinates the flow of work within or between departments to facilitate or expedite production.

Distributes work orders to departments denoting number, type and proposed completion date.

Complies reports on progress of work and machine, tool and equipment failures to inform on production delays.

Delivers continuous improvement through participation in Lean kaizen events.

Business Partner:

Confers with department Team Leaders, customer service, designers, engineering and marketing to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods.

Develops strong relationships and provides effective communication, prioritization, and alignment across value streams, sites, business units, and functions.

Demonstrates capability for engaging with external business partners to provide seamless linkage of supply chain processes.

Works with Purchasing to ensure material availability for all raw and assembled goods required to meet the Master Production Schedule.

Serves as inside liaison between production, purchasing, and customer service.

Center of Expertise (COE)

Demonstrates capabilities in material management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), pull systems, flow, and the implementation of lean concepts.

High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Possess exceptional conflict resolution skills and is adept at dealing with situations involving conflict.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree or Technical Qualification with related experience (1-2 years)

Must be willing to work at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia.

Fresh graduate is welcome to apply.

Watlow, founded in 1922 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. We already established more than 100 years.

Watlow, approximately $1 billion in annual revenues has seen tremendous growth, while demonstrating strong profitability and cash generation. The company manufactures heaters, sensors, and controls internationally for a wide range of high growth end markets. Acquired by Tinicum a leading Private Equity Firm in 2021, Watlow is positioned for future growth. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that is going through change. At Watlow, while demonstrating uncompromising integrity, respect, commitment to teamwork, and relentless drive to add value.

Watlow, founded in 1922 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. We already established more than 100 years.

Watlow, approximately $1 billion in annual revenues has seen tremendous growth, while demonstrating strong profitability and cash generation. The company manufactures heaters, sensors, and controls internationally for a wide range of high growth end markets. Acquired by Tinicum a leading Private Equity Firm in 2021, Watlow is positioned for future growth. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that is going through change. At Watlow, while demonstrating uncompromising integrity, respect, commitment to teamwork, and relentless drive to add value.

Perks and benefits Great opportunity to join as pioneer team 13th-month Contractual Bonus & other Bonus Miscellaneous allowances, gifts & awards Yearly 18 days of Public Holidays and many mores~