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Production Planning Manager

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This job is for a Production Planning Manager at Flex in Penang. You might like this job because you get to shape production schedules, solve daily challenges, and ensure everything runs smoothly in a collaborative environment.

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Malaysia, Penang, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan,  timelines,  material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity,  which are algned with company goals.
  • Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand,  communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes
  • Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
  • Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements.
  • Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
  • Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues.
  • In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
  • Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components.
  • Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures.
  • Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
  • Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
  • Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.
  • Travel as necessary.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Allowances & Bonuses*

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).


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Company Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical, and mental health coverage for employees and their families.

Financial & Retirement Plans

Competitive pay, 13-month salaries, quarterly bonuses, and strong retirement plans for financial security.

Family & Parenting Support

Family-friendly benefits, including medical coverage for dependents, paid parental leave, and flexible work options.

Vacation & Time Off

Paid annual leave and additional leave options to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Professional Support

Opportunities for skill development, career growth, and training in a supportive, modern work environment.


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Flex

We are a company that makes great products for our customers that create value and improve people’s lives. Building on our more than 50-year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market-leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world. Through the collective...