Senior Production Planner & Scheduler

Ascentec Engineering Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering Malaysia, a world-class CNC manufacturing facility located in Batu Kawan, Penang, seeks a skilled Production Planning Lead to craft and manage production schedules. You will collaborate across procurement, warehouse, production, and quality teams to align with demand and capacity while driving efficiency and cost savings.

You will lead and mentor a team of planners, coordinate supplier deliveries, and ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for planning and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Leadership abilities with experience mentoring a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, production, quality, and logistics to ensure materials availability and minimize delays.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery while optimizing resources and minimizing inventory.
• Analyze demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory to develop achievable production plans and schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, resolve issues, and align schedules with business objectives.
• Monitor production performance, track KPIs, and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Lead and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Communicate production schedules and changes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize levels.
• Prepare and present production reports and analysis to senior management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ascentec Engineering Malaysia, a world-class CNC manufacturing facility located in Batu Kawan, Penang, seeks a skilled Production Planning Lead to craft and manage production schedules. You will collaborate across procurement, warehouse, production, and quality teams to align with demand and capacity while driving efficiency and cost savings.

You will lead and mentor a team of planners, coordinate supplier deliveries, and ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and