Senior Production Planner @ Johor

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur, Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Production Planner to manage production schedules and material workflows for manufacturing operations. You will review planning systems, create and release production orders, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet changing demand.

The role emphasizes data-driven delivery, capacity planning, and continuous improvement to optimize efficiency and reduce delays.

Qualifications

• Background in production planning and capacity management in manufacturing.
• Experience with tier-1 ERP systems and production planning software.
• Ability to analyze shop-floor metrics and material movements.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review planning systems to align production schedules with changing demand.
• Create and release production orders considering capacity, workforce, and materials.
• Analyze delivery delays to drive operational performance improvements.
• Monitor shop-floor inventory to optimize stock levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional units to maintain schedule adherence and quality.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity management

ERP systems

Production planning software

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

about the company

you will be joining a leading provider of automated manufacturing and robotics solutions serving the high-tech sector. The organisation maintains an industry-leading global standing while providing structured avenues for professional growth and operational development.

about the job

As a Senior Production Planner, you will manage production schedules and material workflows to support manufacturing operations.

• Review enterprise planning systems to align production schedules with changing customer demand.
• Create and release production orders while evaluating machine capacity, workforce, and material availability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on delivery delays to drive operational performance improvements.
• Monitor shop-floor inventory levels to optimize stock balance and reduce excess holding.
• Partner with cross-functional operational units to maintain schedule adherence and quality standards.

skills and experience required.

• Practical background in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management within a manufacturing environment.
• Applied experience operating tier-1 ERP systems and production planning software tools.
• Capability to analyze shop-floor metrics, inventory balances, and material movement trends.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Tertiary qualification in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a matching field.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree