Asisstant Production Planner

About us
We are a Malaysian agricultural company with more than four decades in the industry. We manufacture and supply a range of agrochemicals, fertilizers and specialty products to plantations and growers across Malaysia. We are growing, and we are looking for an Assistant Production Planner to support our Ipoh plant as we grow.

The role
Reporting to the Production Planner, you will help ensure the plant produces the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time. You will work closely with Sales, Production, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse and Maintenance.

Key responsibilities

Planning and scheduling

• Help plan what to produce and pack, and when, so that customer orders are met on time while making the best use of plant capacity and keeping changeovers to a minimum.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging and manpower are available to meet the plan, working with Procurement and Production to resolve shortfalls.
• Support seasonal build plans and safety stock levels ahead of peak planting periods.

Execution and coordination

• Maintain accurate work orders and planning data in the company ERP system.
• Monitor production against the plan, and highlight risks such as material shortages, machine downtime or quality holds early so schedules can be adjusted.
• Act as a link between Production, QC and Warehouse on batch release, stock movement and shelf-life control.

Reporting and improvement

• Prepare reports on schedule achievement, on-time delivery, capacity and manpower utilisation, and stock health, including slow-moving and near-expiry items.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives in planning and production.

Quality and safety

• Plan in line with ISO 9001 procedures and site requirements for storing and handling chemicals.
• Uphold the company’s safety, health and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in production planning or a related manufacturing role. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply.
• Good Excel skills. Exposure to ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Organized, detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Willing to be based in Ipoh.

Why join us

• Established and stable company
• Supportive team and management
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Training and on-the-job learning

How to apply
Send your CV with details of your current role and field experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.