Assistant Production Planner - Garments

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Gear Inc. (Progear) is seeking an Assistant Production Planner – Garments to join its CABUYAO, Laguna site.

This full-time, on-site role supports the production planning team by preparing and updating schedules, coordinating with cutting, sewing and finishing, and monitoring work-in-progress to meet delivery timelines. You will track material availability, assist capacity planning, identify bottlenecks, and perform data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and scheduling within garments/manufacturing.
• Strong planning and analytical skills to organize workloads and anticipate production issues.
• Clear, professional communication for coordinating with internal teams and reporting to supervisors.
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, including cutting, sewing, and finishing workflows.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or similar tools for scheduling and reporting.
• Ability to work on-site in CABUYAO, collaborate in a team, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant experience in production planning, apparel manufacturing, or industrial operations is an advantage; a degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related field is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update production schedules to align with delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with cutting, sewing, and finishing departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor work-in-progress and identify bottlenecks or delays.
• Track material availability and assist capacity planning.
• Perform data entry and maintenance of planning records; generate basic production reports.
• Communicate updates to supervisors and stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

On-site presence

Education

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

Professional Gear Inc. (Progear) is a leading supplier of maritime and industrial safety apparel in the Philippines, with over 38 years of experience in manufacturing all-weather garments. The company is recognized for consistently delivering high-quality products and reliable service in a competitive market. Progear is committed to ongoing innovation, developing new apparel solutions and continuously improving service reliability for clients. Today, Professional Gear Inc. serves more than 100++ clients worldwide, offering growth opportunities in an international, quality-focused environment.

Role Description

The Assistant Production Planner – Garments is a full-time, on-site role based in CABUYAO, LAGUNA. This role supports the production planning team by preparing and updating production schedules, coordinating with cutting, sewing, and finishing departments, and monitoring work-in-progress to meet delivery timelines. The Assistant Production Planner tracks material availability, assists in capacity planning, and helps identify potential bottlenecks or delays. Daily responsibilities include data entry and maintenance of planning records, generating basic production reports, and communicating updates to supervisors and relevant stakeholders. The role also involves ensuring adherence to production standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with quality and warehouse teams to keep garment production on track.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in production planning and managing production schedules within a garments or manufacturing environment.
• Candidates should possess strong planning and analytical skills to organize workloads, interpret data, and anticipate production issues.
• Candidates should possess clear and professional communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and reporting to supervisors.
• Candidates should possess basic knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, including cutting, sewing, and finishing workflows.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in MS Excel or similar tools for scheduling and reporting, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Candidates should possess the ability to work on-site in CABUYAO, collaborate in a team setting, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant experience in production planning, apparel manufacturing, or industrial operations is preferred; a degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field is an advantage.