job description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for manufacturing excellence? Astrodyne TDI is seeking a dedicated Production Planner (Admin) to join our team in Perai, Penang. In this pivotal contract role, you will be the backbone of our production floor, ensuring that material flow, scheduling, and capacity planning align perfectly with our customer delivery commitments.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, warehouse, and production operations, to mitigate bottlenecks and optimize output in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to gain hands-on experience in industrial planning and supply chain coordination within a global organization.
Responsibility
- Develop and maintain accurate daily and weekly production schedules based on current order intake and inventory status.
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure raw materials are available to meet production timelines.
- Monitor production progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.
- Maintain precise documentation in our ERP system to reflect real-time production status and material consumption.
- Generate and analyze production performance reports to identify areas for operational efficiency improvements.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse and shop-floor supervisors to align capacity with shifting operational priorities.
- Participate in planning meetings to forecast production requirements and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or administrative support within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Malay to facilitate team coordination.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.