Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Prepare build plans and production schedules for customer orders and inventory replenishment.
• Schedule and coordinate the flow of work between departments to expedite production.
• Plan and coordinate the physical movement of materials, parts, and finished goods to optimize cost and service levels.
• Distribute work orders to departments including quantity, type, and proposed completion dates.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure material availability for the Master Production Schedule.
• Act as an internal liaison between production, purchasing, and customer service teams.
• Participate in Lean kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Report on work progress and equipment failures to inform management of potential production delays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Technical Qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience in production planning or supply chain.
• Bronze Lean certification.
• Experience with pull systems and material management.

About the Company

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing world-class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. For over 100 years, we have provided breakthrough thermal solutions that enable our customers to thrive and enrich lives everywhere.