Production Planning Manager at Malayan Flour Mills Berhad

Sitiawan, Perak, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Analytical Skills, Cross-functional Coordination, Operations Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Supplier Performance, Demand Insights, Workforce Utilization, Cost Optimization, Preventive Maintenance, Master Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Inventory Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Dindings Tyson Sdn Bhd, a partnership between Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and Tyson Foods, Inc., is a leading Malaysian poultry integrator delivering safe, healthy, and high-quality chicken. From globally sourced grains to feed milling, breeder farming, broiler production, and processing, every step of our supply chain is guided by technology, strict quality control, and HALAL certification. Our closed-house farms and advanced management systems ensure optimal animal welfare and product safety, while our sustainability initiatives reduce waste and use resources efficiently. Building the workforce of the future…today. We invite you to join our dynamic team and be part of our journey of growth and excellence. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Production Planning Manager to lead the overall planning and scheduling functions within the plant. This role is responsible for optimizing order fulfilment, materials movement, and on-time delivery while ensuring alignment with the company’s operational strategies, quality standards, and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities 1. Master Planning & Production Scheduling Strategize and lead master production planning, considering capacity constraints (equipment, manpower, raw materials, ingredients, consumables, crates, etc.) to meet sales forecasts and customer orders. Ensure balanced production loads to optimize order fulfilment and on-time delivery, working closely with Sales and Demand Planning. Perform root cause analysis on variances, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend corrective action plans. 2. Operations & Efficiency Optimization Collaborate with the Production Manager to drive optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Coordinate with Engineering to ensure equipment availability and timely completion of preventive maintenance. 3. Cross-functional Collaboration Engage FP&A for cost evaluations and production cost optimization. Partner with Marketing to manage inventory effectively and maximize profit through product/SKU mix planning. Work with HR on workforce optimization, learning initiatives, and manpower planning. 4. Production Scheduling & Workforce Utilization Manage end-to-end production scheduling, ensuring optimal workforce utilization. Evaluate the cost-benefit of overtime versus production targets to maintain operational efficiency. 5. Customer Satisfaction, Supplier Performance & Demand Insights Monitor customer requirements, supplier performance, and actual production output to ensure customer satisfaction. Continuously update planning based on demand variations impacting raw materials, production capacity, and overall operations. 6. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Drive improvements in production planning processes to build a lean, streamlined, and efficient value chain. Propose and implement initiatives that enhance productivity and overall plant profitability. 7. Additional Responsibilities Perform any other tasks or assignments as directed by management. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 7–8 years of relevant experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Strong analytical, planning, and cross-functional coordination skills. Experience in capacity planning, scheduling systems, and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage. Additional Information Winner of HR Asia Best Company to Work For in Asia for 7 consecutive years in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018 Winner of HR Asia Most Caring Company Award for 6 consecutive years in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 Winner of HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for 2 consecutive years in 2024 & 2023 Winner of HR Asia Sustainable Workplace Award in 2024 Winner of HR Asia Happiest Workplace Award in 2024

Responsibilities

The Production Planning Manager will lead the planning and scheduling functions within the plant, optimizing order fulfillment and materials movement. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with operational strategies and customer expectations.