Production Planning Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planning Manager to join a leading organisation in Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City, where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of production scheduling within the jewellery manufacturing sector.

Keywords: production scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing operations, capacity planning, stakeholder collaboration, continuous improvement, team leadership, strategic planning, shop-floor management, performance analysis

This role offers you the chance to drive both strategic and tactical decisions, ensuring that resources are aligned with key functional objectives and broader supply chain goals. You will play a central part in developing a best-in-class scheduling function, continuously improving processes to deliver efficient and effective production plans. The organisation is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be highly valued. With a focus on customer centricity, financial results, and inspirational leadership, this position provides an excellent platform for you to inspire teams, champion change, and contribute to a culture of trust and shared success. Flexible working opportunities, exposure to global best practices, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals make this an outstanding career move for those passionate about operational excellence.

• Play a key role in driving strategic and tactical decisions for production scheduling, aligning resources with supply chain objectives and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and exposure to global best practices within a supportive team environment that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and inclusive leadership.
• Enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across departments while inspiring teams to achieve operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

What you'll do:

As Production Planning Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end scheduling activities across multiple manufacturing sites. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve translating strategic supply chain plans into actionable weekly and hourly schedules that optimise resource allocation and maximise productivity. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams—ranging from shop-floor operators to senior supply chain leaders—to ensure smooth execution of production orders. By monitoring schedule effectiveness on the shop floor and making real-time adjustments as needed, you will help maintain high levels of schedule adherence while addressing any exceptions or bottlenecks swiftly. Your proactive approach will see you providing recovery plans for backorders, managing shipment releases from Master Planning, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring all activities align with agreed KPIs. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills; you will foster open communication channels between departments while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement among your team members.

• Oversee the scheduling of production sites to ensure optimal cost efficiency, maximising production benefits while achieving key performance indicators related to output and resource utilisation.
• Coordinate closely with production teams to determine the most effective schedules, ensuring adherence to planned outputs and timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Global Supply Chain, Master Planning, Materials Management, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment of objectives.
• Translate four-week production plans into detailed weekly and hourly schedules by working hand-in-hand with shop-floor controllers and production staff.
• Review performance variances against KPI targets with key stakeholders such as Production, I&PD, PEx, taking corrective actions promptly when necessary.
• Develop detailed guidelines for managing exceptions to plans and procedures for shifting schedules in response to changing scenarios or unforeseen challenges.
• Monitor day-to-day operations at each site, balancing order priorities and escalating issues to Master Planning as required while proactively tracking daily status updates.
• Provide backorder recovery plans in collaboration with Master Planning teams, updating global supply chain partners on progress as needed.
• Manage shipment plans, oversee replenishment activities, campaign launches, new product orders sequencing (D phase), and follow up on any production control issues that arise.
• Analyse in-house capacity versus outsourcing requirements; activate master data systems accordingly while ensuring accuracy of scheduling parameters.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Production Planning Manager role brings substantial experience from manufacturing environments where precision scheduling is critical. Your background includes advanced academic qualifications coupled with hands-on expertise in deploying ERP systems like AX to streamline operations. You have demonstrated success managing teams through periods of change—balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of output quality. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to build rapport quickly across diverse groups; you thrive when collaborating on complex projects that require input from multiple stakeholders. In addition to your technical acumen—particularly around capacity analysis and process optimisation—you possess strong analytical thinking skills that allow you to identify gaps or improvement opportunities proactively. Your fluency in English ensures seamless communication within global networks while your commitment to ethical conduct underpins every aspect of your professional practice.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Industrial Management or a related field is essential for this position.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in planning roles focused on production scheduling or capacity planning within manufacturing environments is required.
• At least three years’ proven track record in managerial positions overseeing teams responsible for complex scheduling functions is expected.
• Hands-on experience with AX ERP systems or similar enterprise resource planning tools is highly desirable for effective process management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cooperatively with both internal departments (such as Production, Master Planning) and external partners is crucial.
• Familiarity with labour-intensive operations where multi-skilled manpower is essential for flexible scheduling solutions is important.
• Experience managing fast-changing product mixes or complexity within manufacturing settings—preferably jewellery—is advantageous.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills combined with clear communication abilities are vital for building trust-based relationships across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is necessary for reporting and analysis tasks associated with this role.
• Fluent English communication skills are required for effective interaction within an international business context.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field by prioritising operational excellence alongside employee well-being. With a robust commitment to continuous improvement and best-in-class practices within the jewellery manufacturing industry, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies designed to enhance both personal growth and organisational performance. The company fosters an inclusive culture where teamwork is celebrated; knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level; and supportive leadership ensures everyone feels valued. Flexible working opportunities are available so you can balance professional ambitions with personal commitments. Employees are empowered through ongoing training programmes that promote skill development while generous pension contributions reflect the company’s dedication to long-term security. By joining this team, you become part of a network that values collaboration over competition—where your contributions directly impact both business outcomes and community well-being.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey by joining an organisation that values your expertise in production planning—and where your efforts truly make a difference—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; seize this opportunity to shape the future of production planning within an industry-leading environment.

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