Production Planner Scheduler | FMCG Preferred | Night Shift | WFH | Weekends Off

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential pay

Permanent WFH arrangement

HMO coverage with dependent

Fixed weekends off

Salary Advance Program

Emapta Academy upskilling

Office gym access (Ortigas/Makati)

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a Production Planner Scheduler to manage complex line-level schedules, optimize production sequences, and balance capacity with material availability. You will contribute to reliable manufacturing for a US client while enjoying permanent remote flexibility and professional development through Emapta Academy.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in production planning, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and experience with Kinaxis or similar systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations with direct ownership of production line scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain finite production schedules based on capacity, labor, equipment, changeovers, and material availability.
• Create, release, and track work/orders, monitor shop-floor output and schedule attainment, adjust sequences within limits.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Line-level scheduling

MRP/ERP

Kinaxis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

Kinaxis

ERP systems

Job description

Optimize Pharmaceutical Production Schedules. Strengthen Manufacturing Excellence.

Manufacturing excellence demands more than production planning; it requires expert scheduling decisions that sustain operational performance. As a Production Planner Scheduler, manage complex line-level schedules, optimize production sequences, and balance manufacturing capacity against material availability and demand. Contribute to reliable healthcare manufacturing across the United States while pursuing a long-term global career with Emapta, featuring permanent remote flexibility, professional development, and the Top 1% experience for Top 1% talent.

Career Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Night Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive salary package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment; available to account holders with a minimum of 6 months' company tenure)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms in Ortigas and Makati, with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• A total of 20 annual leave credits to use at your discretion, including 5 credits convertible to cash
• Fun employee engagement activities
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations, with direct ownership of production line scheduling
• Hands-on experience developing, sequencing, and managing line-level production schedules, including finite capacity scheduling
• Proven ability to balance production capacity, material availability, customer demand, labor requirements, changeovers, and shifting manufacturing priorities
• Experience in pharmaceutical, over-the-counter (OTC), consumer packaged goods (CPG/FMCG), or food manufacturing highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning, shop-floor operations, and production scheduling processes
• Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and manufacturing execution processes
• Experience with Kinaxis or similar advanced planning and scheduling systems preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to resolve scheduling conflicts and production constraints
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to independently manage schedules and deadlines across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, Customer Service, and Planning teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Your Daily Tasks

Production scheduling and execution

• Develop and maintain finite production schedules based on capacity, labor, equipment, changeovers, and material availability while adhering to freeze, slushy, and liquid planning policies.
• Create, release, and track work and process orders, monitor shop-floor output and schedule attainment, and adjust production sequences within authorized limits based on real-time constraints.
• Lead daily short-interval control activities with Operations and Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns, changeovers, and micro-stoppages while maintaining schedule stability.
• Coordinate with Materials to resolve shortages and Quality to manage production holds, minimize idle time, support safe recovery, and document impacts and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production confirmations and execution data to support upstream planning, available-to-promise (ATP) calculations, and inventory allocations.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Monitor schedule attainment and production throughput against planned output.
• Ensure compliance with production freeze policies and changeover requirements.
• Track exception resolution lead times and maintain accurate production execution data.

Operational coordination and meetings

• Participate in daily production huddles and short-interval control meetings to address immediate manufacturing priorities.
• Contribute to weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) meetings to review exceptions and support allocation decisions.
• Escalate structural production and capacity issues to Master Planning through established procedures.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Coordinate with Master Planning to align baseline schedules and production resequencing rules.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to assess production feasibility and equipment readiness.
• Partner with Materials to confirm component availability and production readiness.
• Work with Quality to manage production holds and release requirements.
• Communicate with Customer Service to align production schedules with allocation timelines.

Systems and data management

• Use ERP scheduling boards and production confirmations to monitor manufacturing execution.
• Leverage Kinaxis to assess production constraints, material pegging, and allocation requirements.
• Follow Center of Excellence (CoE) standards, system parameters, and change-control procedures to maintain planning accuracy and consistency.

Exception management and escalation

• Adjust production sequences within approved scheduling boundaries to minimize disruptions and maintain manufacturing continuity.
• Escalate persistent capacity losses, critical material shortages, and policy violations with quantified recovery options and realistic timelines.

Physical requirements

• Perform duties in a standard office environment, including a designated home workspace.
• Use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment frequently.

About the Client

Our client is a leading U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in the development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of over-the-counter medicines and consumer healthcare products. They produce private-label solutions across pain relief, allergy care, cough and cold, digestive health, and nutritional wellness for major retailers nationwide. Through FDA-registered facilities, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and rigorous quality standards, they deliver affordable, reliable healthcare products. Their commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and supply chain efficiency helps make essential medicines accessible to millions of American consumers.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.