Production Planning Data Team Leader

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

• Develop and monitor detailed production plans to ensure on-time delivery and meet customer requirements.
• Balance machine capacity, manpower, and material availability to optimize production efficiency.
• Participate in weekly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to capture order demand, perform capacity calculations, and coordinate material pull from the Hub/warehouse.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

Production Planning

• Prepare and execute daily/weekly/monthly production schedules based on the master production plan and customer orders.
• Verify resource requirements including materials, manpower, and machines for each production order.
• Adjust and revise production plans to address any sudden changes from customers or manufacturing.

Production Progress Monitoring & Control

• Closely track actual production progress across Kitting, printing, cutting, and other related processes.
• Coordinate with relevant departments (Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance) to resolve issues affecting the production schedule.
• Report production progress, root causes of delays (if any), and propose corrective actions.

S&OP Participation

• Attend weekly S&OP meetings to stay updated on customer forecasts and new orders.
• Calculate and review production capacity to ensure resource balancing and identify capacity gaps.
• Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure timely and sufficient material pull from the Hub for production needs.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Utilize Google Sheets proficiently to process, analyze, and consolidate production, capacity, and material data.
• Design, manage, and update dashboards using Google Data Studio / Looker Studio to visualize production KPIs, capacity utilization, OTIF, and material status.
• Provide analytical reports and data-driven insights to support process improvement in production planning and control.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Planning, Industrial Management, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in Production Planning / PPC roles.
• Good understanding of printing, labeling, or related manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Proficient in Google Sheets (functions, pivot tables, queries); knowledge of script automation is a plus.
• Ability to build and operate dashboards on Google Data Studio / Looker Studio for data visualization and performance monitoring.
• ERP system experience (SAP/Oracle or similar) is an advantage.
• Strong skills in production planning, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• English (Intermediate – Working Proficiency for reading, writing, and basic communication).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.