Production Scheduler & OTD Improvement Lead

Samtec; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in Penang, Malaysia seeks a production planning supervisor to coordinate orders to meet the Manufacturing Due Date. You will batch orders to minimize changeovers, and work with shift supervisors to maintain on-time execution.

You will monitor progress, escalate risks, and drive continuous improvements across materials, downtime and lead time. Ideal candidates are data-driven with strong problem solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong in data analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and attention to detail.
• People management and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with lean and six sigma is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan production orders to meet Manufacturing Due Date (MDD).
• Batch orders to minimize changeovers without delaying due dates.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors to ensure plan execution.
• Monitor and drive orders to flow through processes on track for MDD.
• Escalate risks to Supervisor when orders may miss due dates.
• Coordinate material requirements and communicate with upstream planners.
• Drive on-time delivery improvements by resolving material, downtime or lead-time issues.
• Enter accurate reschedule codes and realistic dates for past due orders.
• Inform downstream departments about deviations to enable recovery actions.
• Use reports to manage large orders and meet the MDD.
• Support supervisor duties in absence (handover, traceability, expedites, dashboard).
• Pull in material within a 7-day window and update material comments per production plan.
• Print shop orders and organize material sessions per supervisor guidance.
• Create parcel IDs for parts moving to Sudden Saving.
• Follow up material arrivals with packing lists and prioritize on the floor.
• Regularly review metrics and initiate continuous improvement.
• Stop production of all non-conforming products.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Lean & Six Sigma

MS Office

Manufacturing knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Samtec in Penang, Malaysia seeks a production planning supervisor to coordinate orders to meet the Manufacturing Due Date. You will batch orders to minimize changeovers, and work with shift supervisors to maintain on-time execution.

You will monitor progress, escalate risks, and drive continuous improvements across materials, downtime and lead time. Ideal candidates are data-driven with strong problem solving and leadership skills.