Production Planner/Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Create daily, weekly, and monthly Master Production Schedules (MPS) based on customer orders, machine capacity, labor, and material availability.

• Monitor production loading to identify bottlenecks, machine constraints, or delays; adjust schedules promptly for urgent orders, machine breakdowns, or material shortages.

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure schedules are followed and output matches targets.

• Coordinate across teams to keep operations moving smoothly:

• Warehouse & Procurement: Verify raw material availability and report shortages.

• Quality Control: Manage order releases, rejections, and rework status.

• Maintenance: Align schedules around planned downtime and equipment repairs.

• Monitor production orders through every stage.

• Proactively highlight at-risk orders and escalate major delay risks to the Factory/Production Manager.

• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP/WMS systems (work orders, production status, completion logs).

• Track and report KPIs including output vs. plan, production efficiency, downtime, material shortages, and On-Time Delivery performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in production planning, production coordination, or supply chain.

• Strong background in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Production & capacity scheduling, material planning, ERP/MRP system proficiency, advanced Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and data analysis.

• Soft Skills: Cross-functional communication, strong follow-up, analytical problem-solving, time management, priority setting under pressure, and keen attention to detail.