Our client is a well-established Japanese-based manufacturing company involved in semiconductor equipment assembly. They are currently looking for a Production Control Manager to support their growing operations in Malaysia.
We are seeking candidates with strong experience in production planning, material control, project execution, and manufacturing operations within the precision engineering, semiconductor equipment, or automation industries.
Work Location: Sepang
Job Responsibilities: -
Production Planning & Scheduling
Plan and monitor production schedules based on project delivery timelines
Coordinate manpower allocation and production loading based on project prioritise and customer delivery requirements
Monitor daily production progress and adjust schedules to minimize delays and bottleneck
Material Control & Inventory Management
Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability
Monitor material shortages, delivery delays, excess inventory and supply risks
Manage kitting schedules and material readiness for assembly operations
Improve inventory accuracy and support stock control activities
Project Coordination & Customer Communication
Work closely with project managers and engineering teams to align production schedules with customer milestones
Coordinate production schedules and delivery plans with Japanese customers and Japan
Support production adjustments in response to specification changes, priority changes or urgent delivery requests from Japan
Participate in regular meetings with Japan and customers to report production status, risks and recovery actions
Production Monitoring & KPI Management
Monitor and analyze key production indicators including
On time delivery (OTD)
Schedule adherence
Production efficiency
Assembly lead time
Inventory turnover
Material shortage occurrence
Additional responsibilities include:
Prepare weekly and monthly production reports for management
Identifying production issues and implementing corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
Lead continuous improvement activities in production planning and material flow management
Establish and maintain SOPs for production control processes
Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S and operational efficiency improvement activities
Cross Functional Coordination
Act as the coordination window between production, purchasing, engineering, QA/QC, warehouse and logistics teams
Escalate critical production risks and propose risks and propose countermeasures to management
Support customer audits and internal operational reviews when required
Team Management
Lead and supervise production control and planners
Provide training and guidance on scheduling, planning systems and reporting standards
Set departmental goals and evaluate team performance
Job Requirements:-
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, production control or manufacturing operations
Experience in semiconductor equipment, precision machinery, automation equipment or project based assembly manufacturing is preferred
Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of production scheduling, material planning and inventory control
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and machining drawings
Understanding of BOM management and engineering change control
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
Language
Business Level English communication skills are required
Japanese language capability is an advantage, but not mandatory
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