Strategic Capacity Planner – Lean, Data-Driven Ops

Zebra Technologies; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic capacity planning leader to align production capacity with demand forecasts across multiple manufacturing environments. You will own detailed capacity models for SMT, assembly, and testing, and translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role requires 8+ years in capacity planning or production planning, strong analytics with Excel/Power BI, Lean Six Sigma, and fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in capacity planning, production planning, or related manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacity planning for multiple manufacturing environments (e.g., SMT, assembly, testing).
• Develop and own detailed finite capacity models and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations, Global Planning, suppliers, and leadership to align capacity with objectives.
• Drive debottlenecking initiatives, capital investments, and shift-model changes to improve throughput.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, takt time design, and time studies to optimize factory performance.
• Communicate risks, trade-offs, and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Visualization

Excel

Power BI

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Zebra Technologies in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic capacity planning leader to align production capacity with demand forecasts across multiple manufacturing environments. You will own detailed capacity models for SMT, assembly, and testing, and translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role requires 8+ years in capacity planning or production planning, strong analytics with Excel/Power BI, Lean Six Sigma, and fluency in English and Mandarin.