Production Control Officer

About the role

This role involves analyzing and consolidating daily production output, validating production figures and supporting documents, and monitoring production activities to ensure targets and schedules are achieved. You will prepare and coordinate production schedules based on demand, inventory levels, manpower, and production capacity, while coordinating closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and consolidate daily production output in coordination with Warehouse personnel (Issuer/Receiver), and validate production figures and supporting documents prior to product confirmation in the SAP system to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies
• Monitor and control daily production activities to ensure production targets and schedules are achieved
• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor production schedules based on demand, inventory levels, manpower, and production capacity
• Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth production operations
• Monitor the availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and other production requirements to prevent production delays
• Track and analyze production output, downtime, material consumption, and production variances
• Prepare, update, and maintain accurate production reports, records, schedules, and related documentation
• Identify production issues, delays, and variances and coordinate with concerned departments for appropriate corrective actions
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved production plans, quality standards, food safety requirements, and company policies and procedures
• Monitor actual production versus planned production, analyze variances, and provide regular updates and recommendations to management

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, or a related role; experience in food manufacturing is preferred
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Willing to work on a shifting schedule, if required