Production Planning Manager

Production Planning Manager

**Date**:Nov 27, 2025

**Location**: Senai, Johor, MY

**Company**:Super Micro Computer-
- **Job Req ID: 28054**-
- **About Supermicro**:

- Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.-
- **Job Summary**:

- Looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are hiring a Production Planning Manager to oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource management. You will coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure smooth production flow, meet customer demand, and optimize throughput. This role also involves monitoring KPIs, maintaining accurate planning data, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational targets.-
- **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **1. Production Scheduling & Capacity Management**- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and operational targets.
- Monitor Work In Process (WIP), lead times, and overall production progress.
- Implement agile adjustment plans to minimize disruptions and optimize throughput.-
- **2. Demand Forecasting & Resource Planning**- Analyze forecasts, customer orders, and historical data to anticipate production requirements.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability and balance capacity.
- Identify potential bottlenecks and recommend solutions to maintain smooth operations.-
- **3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting**- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, yield, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
- Generate regular reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
- Communicate planning strategies, progress, and critical adjustments clearly across teams.-
- **4. System Management & Data Integrity**- Ensure effective operation and continuous improvement of ERP and MES systems.
- Maintain high accuracy and integrity of production and planning data to support informed decisions.-
- **5. Cross-Functional Collaboration**- Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support smooth NPI and production flow.
- Facilitate communication across teams to ensure alignment on production plans and priorities.-
- **6. Team Leadership**- Lead and develop the production planning team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.-
- Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.-
- **Qualifications**:

- **System Proficiency**: Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is preferable, along with a good understanding of production control processes. The ability to leverage these systems for planning and optimization will be considered an added advantage.-
- **Global Communication**: Good proficiency in English, with strong communication skills, is preferable to support effective collaboration with diverse international teams and stakeholders **Salary Range**-
- **EEO Statement**-
- Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.