Production Planning Manager - Prai

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinates schedule of activities with customer on planning, scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.
• Produces revenue analysis and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conducts special studies, investigations and analyses relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and yield improvements.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
• Develops, implements and approves items such as material requirements, planning systems, work in process tracking, material and labor variance controls and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Responsible for planning, reviewing and developing production procedures and personnel.
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
• Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery commitments are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
• Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for determining material planning parameters for components.
• Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
• Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.
• Travel as necessary.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent, Masters degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Allowances & Bonuses*