Senior Production Planner Lead (Continous Improvement Projects)

We are looking for an experiencedSenior Production Planner Lead (Continous Improvement Projects)to lead production planning activities while driving operational improvement across the plant. This role is suited for a senior planner who can manage production schedules, lead the planning team, improve process flows, and support OEE improvement projects. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and able to work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, on-time, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production planning and scheduling activities across multiple products or lines.
• Prioritize production to meet customer demand, delivery targets, and operational needs.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material planning to support production requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Lead and support the production planning team.
• DriveOEE improvement projectsand identify opportunities to improve operational process flows.
• Work closely with Production, Sales, QA, Maintenance, Logistics, and Procurement.
• Prepare and review planning, performance, and status reports.
• Support continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Experience and Education

• Diploma or above in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum5 years of relevant production planning experiencein a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a senior planner or team lead role is preferred.
• Experience in process improvement or operational excellence initiatives is an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge ofproduction planning,resource planning, and scheduling.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and process flows.
• Experience withOEE improvementand continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency inExcel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge ofSix Sigmais preferred.

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