PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL (PPC) EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Delloyd Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.; George Town; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Delloyd Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive PPC Executive/Senior Executive to lead production planning and scheduling in our automotive component plant.

You will collaborate with Production, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Quality to ensure on-time delivery and optimal utilisation of resources. You will develop short- and long-term production plans, monitor execution, and drive improvements in MRP data quality, capacity planning and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field such as SCM, production planning, manufacturing management or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, control, material planning or a similar environment.
• Experience in automotive component manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP, BOM, capacity planning and scheduling.
• ERP/MRP experience with SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics; strong Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on demand and capacity.
• Develop detailed schedules considering machine capacity, manpower, materials and lead times.
• Monitor execution and reschedule plans for changes in demand or disruptions.
• Communicate priorities to production and related departments to ensure smooth flow.
• Monitor loading, identify bottlenecks and manage capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse for material availability and replenishment.
• Prepare PPC reports and track KPIs such as OT D, schedule adherence and inventory.
• Support Lean/Kaizen activities to reduce lead time and WIP.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL (PPC) EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Production Planning & Control (PPC) Executive / Senior Executive to join our automotive component manufacturing operations in Klang, Selangor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and controlling production plans and schedules to ensure that customer requirements are achieved on time, at the required quantity and with optimum utilisation of manpower, machines and materials.

The position will work closely with Production, Sales/Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth production flow, minimise production delays and maintain healthy inventory levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning & Scheduling

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer demand, sales forecasts, orders and available production capacity.

Develop detailed production schedules according to machine capacity, manpower availability, material availability, production lead time and customer delivery requirements.

Monitor actual production against the planned schedule and take prompt action on deviations.

Reschedule production plans when there are changes in customer requirements, machine breakdowns, manpower shortages, material shortages or quality issues.

Ensure production priorities are properly communicated to Production and relevant departments.

Monitor production loading and identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks and potential delivery risks.

Material Planning & MRP

Prepare and monitor material requirements based on production schedules, BOM, customer demand and inventory levels.

Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, packaging materials and other production requirements.

Monitor material shortages and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are taken to prevent production disruption.

Review inventory levels and recommend appropriate replenishment or production actions.

Support MRP activities and ensure planning data is accurate and updated in the ERP system.

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly PPC reports and management updates.

Monitor and report key performance indicators including:

On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Schedule Adherence

Material Shortage

Inventory Level / Inventory Turnover

Production Capacity Utilisation

Analyse planning and production data and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Identify opportunities to improve production planning, scheduling and material control processes.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and productivity improvement activities.

Support initiatives to reduce production lead time, WIP, inventory, overtime and production disruptions.

Improve the accuracy and effectiveness of planning through better data utilisation and systemisation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Manufacturing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics or a related discipline.

Candidates with equivalent relevant manufacturing experience may also be considered

Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Material Planning, Supply Chain or a similar manufacturing environment.

Experience in automotive component manufacturing will be an added advantage

Good understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning and production scheduling.

Good understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), production lead time, WIP and inventory control.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and reporting.

Ability to analyse production data and identify capacity, material and scheduling constraints.

Understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or continuous improvement methodologies will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent planning, coordination and follow-up skills.

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Good teamwork and cross-functional coordination skills.

Proactive in identifying potential production and delivery problems before they occur.

Willing to work closely with shop-floor Production and other operational teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in any of the following automotive manufacturing processes will have an added advantage:

Plastic Injection Moulding

Painting / Robotic Painting

Stamping

Fabrication

Automotive component manufacturing

Experience dealing with OEM/customer production schedules, delivery requirements and automotive supply-chain systems will also be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to work in a growing automotive component manufacturing environment.

Exposure to end-to‑end production planning and manufacturing operations.

Career development and advancement opportunities.

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Performance-based rewards and benefits.

WHY JOIN US?

Join our team and play a key role in ensuring that the right product is produced at the right time, in the right quantity, using the right resources.