Production Planner (Schedular)

Emerson; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and execute schedules that ensure on-time delivery, optimize resources, and keep manufacturing flowing smoothly. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to balance customer demand with capacity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in production planning or scheduling, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
• Prioritize and sequence jobs based on demand, capacity and constraints.
• Monitor schedule attainment, WIP flow, and production performance.
• Manage production escalations and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material, capacity, and delivery issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve throughput, cycle time, and delivery performance.

Skills

Production scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Scheduler to develop and execute production schedules that ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization, and smooth manufacturing flow. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity while driving schedule adherence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.

• Prioritize and sequence jobs based on customer demand, capacity, and operational constraints.

• Monitor schedule attainment, WIP flow, and production performance.

• Manage production escalations and recovery plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material, capacity, and delivery issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, cycle time, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, or Manufacturing Operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What Success Looks Like

• High schedule adherence and plan attainment.

• Improved on-time delivery performance.

• Optimized production flow and resource utilization.

• Effective management of manufacturing priorities and escalations.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.