Production Planner

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Production Planner to join our team in Batu Kawan, Penang. As a full-time Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimising our manufacturing processes and ensuring the efficient production of our high-quality products.

Responsibilites

• Leading and coordinate production planning section, perform strategic planning to meet customer demand, with timely delivery of all products in required quality and at reasonable cost level
• Perform long term machine capacity planning and manpower requirement according to forecast, ensure resources are utilized fully and effectively
• Work closely with order processing, making strategic decisions in case and conflict in schedule or capacity for the best interest of customer in terms of delivery and cost
• Plan, regulate and alter production schedule according to demand and with established manufacturing sequences and lead times
• Follow up daily production progress to ensure all activities are carried out according to plan
• Expedite production operations by organizing with various functions and ensuring availability of necessary resources e.g. manpower, raw material, jigs/fixture, as well as machine with right program and parameter
• Support new product introduction to define new processes and resources required
• Ensure accurate information while planning using Dynamics ERP system (D365) and Flexible Manufacturing System (FASTEM) with accurate data entry and timely transactions
• Communication with all responsible departments in case of quality issues, availability of parts and components, critical delivery deadlines, initiation and implementation of improvement measures.
• Ensure optimum stock level at both finished goods store and material kitting area to meet demand and delivery
• To assume tasks, assignment given by supervisor as deemed necessary in improving current system

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Production Planning.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to details and good follow-up skills.
• Results and customer orientated team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems