Production Planning Manager

Malayan Flour Mills; Sitiawan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry integrator in Sitiawan, Malaysia is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee planning and scheduling functions within the plant. The role focuses on optimizing order fulfillment, materials movement, and ensuring on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have a degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, along with 7–8 years of relevant experience. This position emphasizes strong analytical and planning skills, as well as cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Winner of HR Asia Best Company to Work For

Multiple HR Asia awards for diversity and sustainable workplace

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of relevant experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Experience in capacity planning and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead master production planning considering capacity constraints.
• Ensure balanced production loads to optimize order fulfilment.
• Monitor customer requirements and supplier performance.
• Drive improvements in production planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Dindings Tyson Sdn Bhd, a partnership between Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and Tyson Foods, Inc., is a leading Malaysian poultry integrator delivering safe, healthy, and high-quality chicken.

From globally sourced grains to feed milling, breeder farming, broiler production, and processing, every step of our supply chain is guided by technology, strict quality control, and HALAL certification. Our closed‑house farms and advanced management systems ensure optimal animal welfare and product safety, while our sustainability initiatives reduce waste and use resources efficiently.

Building the workforce of the future…today. We invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of our journey of growth and excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Production Planning Manager to lead the overall planning and scheduling functions within the plant. This role is responsible for optimizing order fulfilment, materials movement, and on‑time delivery while ensuring alignment with the company’s operational strategies, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Master Planning & Production Scheduling

Strategize and lead master production planning, considering capacity constraints (equipment, manpower, raw materials, ingredients, consumables, crates, etc.) to meet sales forecasts and customer orders.

Ensure balanced production loads to optimize order fulfilment and on‑time delivery, working closely with Sales and Demand Planning.

Perform root cause analysis on variances, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend corrective action plans.

2. Operations & Efficiency Optimization

Collaborate with the Production Manager to drive optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Coordinate with Engineering to ensure equipment availability and timely completion of preventive maintenance.

3. Cross‑functional Collaboration

Engage FP&A for cost evaluations and production cost optimization.

Partner with Marketing to manage inventory effectively and maximize profit through product/SKU mix planning.

Work with HR on workforce optimization, learning initiatives, and manpower planning.

Manage end‑to‑end production scheduling, ensuring optimal workforce utilization.

Evaluate the cost‑benefit of overtime versus production targets to maintain operational efficiency.

5. Customer Satisfaction, Supplier Performance & Demand Insights

Monitor customer requirements, supplier performance, and actual production output to ensure customer satisfaction.

Continuously update planning based on demand variations impacting raw materials, production capacity, and overall operations.

6. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Drive improvements in production planning processes to build a lean, streamlined, and efficient value chain.

Propose and implement initiatives that enhance productivity and overall plant profitability.

7. Additional Responsibilities

Perform any other tasks or assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–8 years of relevant experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Experience in capacity planning, scheduling systems, and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Winner of HR Asia Best Company to Work For in Asia for 7 consecutive years in 2024,2023,2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018
• Winner of HR Asia Most Caring Company Award for 6 consecutive years in 2024,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019
• Winner of HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for 2 consecutive years in 2024 & 2023
• Winner of HR Asia Sustainable Workplace Award in 2024
• Winner of HR Asia Happiest Workplace Award in 2024