Production Planner / Coordinator

Richport Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules and ensure timely availability of materials. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning within the electro-plating sector, proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, which involves coordinating across multiple departments and addressing production challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing coordination, ideally in electro-plating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure timely availability of materials and capacity.
• Ensure all raw materials and tools are available on time to meet production needs.
• Monitor work orders and ensure timely completion of production jobs.
• Maintain accurate records of production plans and changes.
• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and suggest improvements.

Skills

production planning or manufacturing coordination

electro-plating

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

organization skills

problem-solving skills

communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.

• Coordinate with different departments (Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, QA, Production) to ensure timely availability of materials and capacity.

Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Ensure all raw materials, components, and tools are available on time to meet production needs.

• Work closely with store/logistics teams to monitor stock levels and avoid shortages or overstocking.

Order Tracking & Status Updates

• Monitor work orders and ensure timely completion of production jobs.

• Update stakeholders on production progress and address any delays or issues.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as the liaison between various teams: production floor, quality, logistics, and customer service.

• Resolve conflicts in schedules, material constraints, or unexpected machine downtime.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of production plans, work orders, and changes.

• Generate reports for management on production output, efficiency, and delivery performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and suggest improvements to planning or production flow.

• Work closely with engineers and supervisors to implement process improvements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing coordination, ideally in electro-plating(based on Richport’s industry).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and ERP/MRP systems.

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of staff.