Key Responsibilities:
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders, forecasts, and available resources.
- Schedule production batches according to priorities, capacity, and lead time.
- Adjust production schedules to accommodate changes in demand, equipment breakdowns, or material shortages.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure plans are executed as scheduled.
- Material and Resource Coordination
- Review material availability before releasing production orders.
- Coordinate with the purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Communicate material issues or delays to relevant departments.
- Production Monitoring and Control
- Track the progress of work-in-progress (WIP) and completed goods.
- Identify bottlenecks or process delays and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure that production output meets planned schedules and quality requirements.
- Prepare and update production performance reports.
- ERP System and Data Management
- Input and update production data into the ERP system - SAP
- Generate reports related to production status, inventory levels, and order progress.
- Support data accuracy by maintaining proper documentation and record-keeping.
- Communication and Coordination
- Liaise with production, quality control, maintenance, and warehouse departments to ensure alignment on production priorities.
- Communicate any changes in schedule or delivery timelines to relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in daily or weekly production meetings.
- Continuous Improvement
- Support initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Assist in analysing production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Propose ideas for optimizing scheduling, material usage, and workflow.
Requirements:
Diploma or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
1–3 years of working experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
- Good understanding of scheduling and capacity planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
- Basic knowledge of ERP or MRP systems - SAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
