Production Planning Control

TECAN CDMO SOLUTIONS PN SDN. BHD.; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TECAN CDMO Solutions PN SDN. BHD. in Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to coordinate assembly activities, ensure material readiness, and maintain on-time delivery in line with customer requirements.

You will develop and issue the Daily Production Plan, monitor WIP and WO aging, collaborate with PCBA Planning, QA, Warehouse, Logistics, and suppliers, and manage ECN/ECO changes. Requires 2–5 years in Production Planning, a Diploma in Engineering or related field, ERP/MRP training, strong

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Training in Production Planning, Manufacturing, or ERP/MRP.
• 2–5 years’ experience in Production Planning, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue the Daily Production Plan (DPP) based on customer demand and shipment requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and adjust Assembly production schedules according to capacity, material availability, PCBA readiness, and line constraints.
• Create, release, monitor, and close Assembly Work Orders with accurate BOM, routing, and revision control.
• Monitor WIP and WO aging to ensure timely completion and prevent delays.
• Coordinate with PCBA Planner, Warehouse, and suppliers to ensure materials for scheduled builds.
• Manage VMI, temporary-release, and consigned materials per procedures.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports covering DPP achievement, WO aging, WIP, and material shortages.
• Supervise and guide the Store Assistant to support planning requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

WIP management

Excel

ERP/MRP

English communication

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

To ensure effectiveplanning, scheduling, and coordinationof Assembly productionactivities by maintainingmaterial readiness, productioncontinuity, work orderaccuracy, and on-time delivery inline with customerrequirements and companytargets.

Responsiblefor workorder management, includingcoordination of Semi-FG/FG availability, material readiness, ECN/ECO implementation, production monitoring,WIP control, reporting, while working closelywith PCBA Planning, Operations, QA, Warehouse, Logistics, and suppliers/vendors.

Develop and issuethe Daily ProductionPlan (DPP) basedon customer demandand shipment requirements.

Plan, prioritize, andadjust Assembly productionschedules according tocapacity, material availability, PCBA readiness, andline constraints.

Create, release,monitor, and closeAssembly Work Orders, ensuring accurate BOM, routing, and revisioncontrol.

Monitor WIP andWO aging toensure timely completionand prevent productiondelays.

Coordinate with PCBAPlanner, Warehouse, andsuppliers/vendors toensure Semi-FG, materials, components,and kits areavailable for scheduledbuilds.

Manage VMI, temporary-release, and consignedmaterials in accordancewith established procedures.

Ensure ECN/ECOchanges are accuratelyimplemented before productionand communicated torelevant personnel.

Monitor daily productionperformance against theDPP and initiaterecovery or priorityactions when required.

Identify andescalate material shortages, bottlenecks, line constraints, and production deviations.

Maintain accurate productionplanning records,traceability, and KPIreports.

Prepare and submitdaily/weekly reportscovering DPP achievement, WO aging, WIP, Semi-FG stock, and material shortages.

Supervise and guidethe Store Assistantto support materialand production-planningrequirements.

Support urgent builds, recovery plans,and customer-prioritychanges while ensuringcompliance with companyprocedures.

Basic Education

Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Further Education

Training in Production Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or ERP/MRP

Experience

2–5 years’ experience in Production Planning, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations

Language Skills

Good command of written and spoken English; able to communicate effectively across departments

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Production planning and scheduling; manufacturing flow; BOM, routing, ECN/ECO and revision control; WIP and material management; ERP/MRP system; good Excel and data analysis skills

Physical Requirements

Able to work in a production/Assembly environment; able to conduct regular shop-floor monitoring

Core:

Communication, Teamwork, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Assertiveness, Drive for Excellence.

Leadership:

Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking; able to coordinate and guide Store Assistant

Tecan is a global leader in laboratory automation and life sciences, helping customers accelerate healthcare innovation from research to the clinic. With more than 3,300 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia, Tecan offers meaningful careers where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning drive positive impact on millions of lives worldwide.