Production Planning Supervisor/ Senior Supervisor

Sanmina-SCI Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Technoplex Penang); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Technoplex Penang) is seeking an experienced Production Planning Supervisor to lead end-to-end scheduling for PCBA, mechanical sub-assembly, and box build.

The role bridges customer demands with shop-floor execution, optimizing value stream manufacturing and guiding a planning team. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in production planning, strong ERP experience (Oracle/SAP), and proven leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or material control with direct team management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong ability to interface across executives, engineering, shop-floor, and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee master schedules and ensure materials requirements comply for manufacturing.
• Translate customer demand into production build plans based on CTB availability.
• Partner with VSM and operations to maximize productivity and throughput.
• Track production progress, identify and mitigate risks impacting schedule commitments.
• Maintain sub-assemblies inventory levels and prevent stockouts.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics for seamless material flow.
• Serve as primary planning contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding build schedules, PCN/ECN, NPI builds, and delivery commitments.
• Participate in daily/weekly production alignment meetings to track adherence and communicate updates.
• Lead and develop a team of production planners/schedulers; refine policies and KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication & stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Production Planning Supervisor/ Sr Supervisor to lead our end-to-end production scheduling (PCBA, Mechanical sub-assembly and box build), production / capacity utilization and customer commitments. In this key leadership role, you will bridge customer demands with shop-floor execution—optimizing value stream manufacturing (VSM), driving work orders efficiency, and guiding a high-performing planning team.

If you thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments, excel at analytical problem-solving, and have a proven track record with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Production Planning & Capacity Utilization

Oversee the master schedules and ensure comprehensive compliance with materials requirements for manufacturing.

Translate Customer demand into Production build plans based on clear-to-build (CTB) material availability.

Partner with Value Stream Managers (VSM) and operations teams to maximize productivity, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize throughput.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

Track production progress continuously, proactively identifying and mitigating risks or disruptions that impact schedule commitments.

Maintain acceptable sub-assemblies inventory levels while preventing stockouts.

Coordinate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure seamless material flow across the complete production cycle.

Serve as the primary planning contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding Production build schedules, Engineering build (PCN/ECN), NPI build, and the delivery commitments.

Participate in daily or weekly production alignment meetings to track schedule adherence, address urgent alterations, and communicate real-time updates.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of production planners & schedulers, managing staffing decisions, training, and performance development.

Develop, implement, and refine material control policies, standard operating procedures, and key performance metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous operational improvement.

The above job description reflects the general scope of responsibilities for this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, and additional tasks or projects may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or material control within a manufacturing environment, including direct team management or supervisory experience.

Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent), advanced data analysis and reporting skills.

Communication & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to interface effectively across all organization levels—executives, engineering, shop-floor operators—and directly with external clients.

Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong analytical capabilities with a track record of prioritizing tasks and managing volatile, fast-changing operational conditions.

Operational Flexibility: Willingness to support business and production needs beyond standard working hours when critical situations arise.

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe that diversity is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

More information regarding the company is available at http: www.sanmina.com.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Planning Supervisor?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?