Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Planner for work they are doing on refurbishment of vehicles supplied by Siemens for Line 1 of the Kuala Lumpur Metro.This role is based in Mukim Rasa about 50 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur and will report to the Director Project Management.The person will be responsible for- Developing a detailed production schedule on all tasks and to meet the completion date.- Evaluating the Project Data and to create suitable production schedules- Associate with Business Development Division and meet the customers\' requirements.- Estimate the number of materials, equipment and workforce required for production.- Coordinating production operations and workflow in accordance with materials, labor, and equipment availability for a single or multiple projects.- Scheduling shifts according to production needs from time to time.- Monitoring the project\'s progress and to ensure that it is according to the schedule / plan.- Compiling status, performance reports and submit them to the management as per plan.- Recommending solutions to reduce production costs (improve process & quality).- Planning and Prioritizing operations that ensure max. performance with min delay.- Addressing and resolving production issues promptly to reduce delays in production.- Carrying out changes in production schedules & ensure that production deadlines are met.- Informing the relevant departments. about the changes and current challenges in production.- Monitoring all tasks & production and to ensure that it is completed on time & within budget.- Collaborating with quality control, warehouse and other staff as a team.- Interacting with Customers and Suppliers and relevant depts to provide solutions.- Ensuring that all staff, materials and machineries are always available whenever required.- Collecting and evaluating data from the production floor and team\'s performance.- Monitoring the maintenance department and to carry out effective inspection plans.- Completing any tasks given and report to the superior before the target date.#LI-OnsiteJob Requirements- Minimum 10 years experience in planning rolling stock projects
- Preferably has work permit for Malaysia but client will consider overseas candidates
- A Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field is preferred.
- Certified in Production & Inventory Mgmt. (CPIM) / other relevant certification is advantage
- Proven track record with working experience as a Production Planner.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems and Primavera P6
- Sound knowledge in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its related software.
- Strong analytical person with problem-solving skills.
- Excellent and effective in communication, people and time management skills.
- Impressive knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
- Excellent Stress management skills, Leadership and Organizational Skills.

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