Production Planner

Pivot-Hawks Manila Inc. (PHMI); Laguna; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot-Hawks Manila Inc. (PHMI) in Laguna is seeking a Production Planner with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field. The role includes developing production schedules, coordinating with materials management, and analyzing capacity. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in production planning—preferably in electronics manufacturing—and strong skills in ERP systems and Excel. This position is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, and involves cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in production planning or production control, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics assembly operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse for material availability.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecast, and available capacity.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address shortages, delays, or priority changes.
• Ensure alignment of production plans with customer delivery commitments.

Materials & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Monitor material shortages and escalate risks that may impact production schedules.
• Support inventory control by balancing production requirements vs. inventory levels.

Order & Capacity Management

• Review customer orders, forecasts, and changes, translating them into executable production plans.
• Analyze machine, manpower, and line capacity to ensure feasible scheduling.
• Support line loading and capacity planning, especially for SMT, Assembly, and Final Test operations.

Production Monitoring & Reporting

• Track production output versus plan and identify root causes of variances.
• Prepare and submit production status reports, backlog reports, and on‑time delivery (OTD) metrics.
• Participate in daily production meetings to provide planning updates and corrective actions.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Sales to resolve planning and execution issues.
• Coordinate engineering changes impact on production plans and materials.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, workflow, and scheduling efficiency.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality systems (e.g., ISO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in production planning or production control, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics assembly operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control principles.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Can be assigned at Santa Rosa City, Laguna (Greenfield Autopark)

Working Location

1Autopark Ave, Greenfield AutoPark Special Economic Zone, Greenfield City, Don Jose, City of Santa Rosa, 4026 Laguna, Philippines