Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer orders and demand forecast.

Issue and update production schedules to ensure timely completion.

Monitor production progress and revise schedules when required.

Coordinate production capacity to optimise manpower and machine utilisation.

Material & Inventory Coordination

Work closely with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure raw materials are available according to production schedule.

Monitor inventory level to avoid shortages or excess stock.

Follow up material shortages and expedite critical items.

Production Monitoring & Reporting

Track production output against schedule and identify delays or bottlenecks.

Prepare production reports, planning analysis and KPI reports.

Ensure production targets and delivery timelines are achieved.

Cross Functional Coordination

Liaise with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA and Sales departments for smooth operation flow.

Support new product introduction and production changes.

Communicate planning updates and operational issues to management.

Continuous Improvement

Analyse production efficiency and propose improvement actions.

Support implementation of process improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in:

Manufacturing Management

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Related discipline

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Production Planning / Manufacturing Planning (preferred).

Experience in manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Good knowledge of production planning and scheduling.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP system.

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Good teamwork and multitasking ability.