PRODUCTION PLANNER

The Talent People; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Technician/Assistant Service Engineer/Service Engineer to drive production planning and optimization in the Precision Engineering sector. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain and over 3 years of production planning experience in a precision manufacturing setting. Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills are essential. This role contributes to enhancing Singapore’s manufacturing landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years production planning in precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily/weekly production schedules for CNC machining/assembly lines.
• Optimize machine utilization by balancing work orders vs. capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement on raw material availability.
• Track OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance.
• Lead SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Lean Principle

Education

Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.

By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

We are looking for Technician / Assistant Service Engineer / Service Engineer. Title will be offer based on relevant experience or education.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Optimization
  • Develop daily/weekly production schedules for CNC machining/assembly lines
  • Optimize machine utilization by balancing work orders vs. capacity
  • Manage rush orders and production disruptions
• Material & Inventory Control
  • Coordinate with procurement on raw material availability (metals, tooling)
  • Monitor WIP levels to prevent bottlenecks
  • Implement kanban systems for high-usage components
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Liaise with:
    • Engineering for BOM/routing changes
    • QA for hold/rework orders
    • Logistics for shipment schedules
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Track OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance
  • Generate production efficiency reports (utilization, downtime)
  • Maintain ERP planning modules (e.g., SAP PP, Epicor)
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
  • Reduce lead times through process mapping

Qualifications & Skills

• Must-Have:
  • Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain
  • 3+ years production planning in precision manufacturing
• Proficient in:
  • ERP/MRP systems
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros)
  • Lean Principle

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