31 Production Planner jobs in Thailand

Why you will love working here

● Attractive salary

● International environment

● 100% salary during the probation period

● Regular Performance Reviews and Professional Training

Job description

We are a British-owned company that manufactures (mainly) toys in Asia. We are looking for someone based in Thailand with a background in production planning (of Plush Toys would be a bonus) who could

fulfill a

production planning role,

The production planner has a pivotal role in ensuring that the standard of production is exceptionally high

and the delivery is on time. We are looking for a flexible, independent, and detail-oriented person. The

candidate should possess knowledge of production planning and be willing to enlarge his/her skill set in

the industry. It is a big plus to have strong communication skills and cross-cultural awareness.

Main responsibilities

• Track daily production progress at the factory and promptly alert the team of any risks or delays.
• Assist in managing and updating production schedules to meet planning targets.
• Coordinate and manage purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Prepare and maintain planning-related documents and reports.
• Support the manager and team with other planning or administrative tasks as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.

Working hours

: Mon to Sat (48 hours/week) 

Location

: 2 factories in Chonburi, Thailand

We are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations  for the
  toys/garment/footwear

industry.
- Strong proficiency in SAP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Confident English communication skills (both written and spoken).
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Direct experience working with factories in Thailand is highly desirable.
- Hands-on factory experience is a must.
- Familiarity with soft toys manufacturing is an advantage, but not required.
- Must be available for daily on-site presence at factories in Chonburi and willing to travel between factories as assigned; candidates living nearby is a plus.

Please send your CV and queries to

Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products: Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders and communicate production status to Mangers and Customers on regular basis.
• Participate in Contract Review with Customer Services and Sales on every receipt of order to complete Confirmation Order Process.
• Coordinate with Customer Services in receiving most updated Customer forecast, confirmation order and Customer requirement. Analyse and set up priority in Production Schedule.
• Analyses production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Periodically check inventory & logistics data and report to manage and control balance stock in warehouse and maximize ratio of WIP & F/G flow out.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Logistics & Warehouse and/or concerned function in preparing and updating Production Schedule according to customer requirement, engineering changes and material availability in plant and production capacity.
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion. Investigate production problem, analyse root causes and provide solutions. Escalate complex issues to Manager for resolution. Monitor production progress and ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Analyse back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations. Analyse delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines.
• Develop and review production plan, initiate and implement the "Forward Order Program" to help the department with quick retrieval of information and order maintenance through forecast of volume plan.
• Periodical visit customer and communicate Product Special instruction and customer requirement through Production Schedule, ensure that those requirements are follow through production process.

• Update in the system of the most update information of product recipe and provide raw Material requirement list to Purchasing for the availability of raw materials for that week Production Schedule and forecast of raw material for future use.

• Prepare, control and manage the availability of product label for that production week includes special attachment on product that may require by customer.

• Follow up and monitor production output according to the priority and customer requirement date in production schedule, foresee to predict production scheduling & communicate to concerned function, feedback problem to responsible person with Industrial Engineering Concepts in order to get the Finished Goods delivery to customer as commitment.
• Prepare Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report on monthly basis for production planning activities and sequences.
• Work on special or any other assignment as identified by direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineer or other related fields.

• 5 years' experience a manufacturing environment with experience in Production Planning, Scheduling and Control.

• Good Knowledge of supply chain and distribution management to improve the production and distribution process.

• Industry certifications, like the Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success (APICS) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) credential is preferable.

• Good communication in English

• Good interpersonal and relationship, analytical and strategic thinking, presentation and communication skill , Gives clear direction to others as to what is expected of them, Contributes to employees/colleagues and business development, Provides direction and guidance to a team in a way that leads to optimal results, Plans & organises their own work effectively
• Good computer skill e.g. words, excel, power point and HR software, Able to work under pressure and Service Mind Consciousness

Summary

Coordinate and manage the production planning and scheduling for the manufacture of Sheet Metal Fabrication. Organize production according to demand and quality standards. Ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and analysis all customer demand and entry in ERP system.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Conduct daily tracking and monitor jobs, production status to ensure production output align on production plan, on time (time delivery) and within budget
• Develop production plan, timelines according to production specifications.
• Monitor output from ERP and analyst data from ERP.
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications.
• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitors daily schedule status and communicates scheduling problems or concerns to Management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ year's proven experience as production planner.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business administration, supply chain management, or operations management.
• Be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Computer proficiency in MS office MS Excel
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills required with the ability to work well with all levels of employees and internal departments in a diverse environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP business functions.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• High Responsibility, can do overtime and work under pressure

Location: Eastern Seaboard Rayong

• Prepare monthly production plans and Lot Tag documents.
• Distribute production plans to relevant departments.
• Monitor and check production and delivery progress according to the plan.
• Track and resolve product delivery issues. (NG items, replacement items, missing items)
• Summarize reports, analyze problems, and propose solutions.
• Risk Management.
• Collaborate with other departments.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields are preferred.
• Good command of English and Japanese.
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, responsible and able to work well in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fresh graduates are welcome

Crown Seal Public Company Limited is a manufacturer and distributor of Crown caps, Pilfer-Proof caps, Maxi-Crown, Maxi-Cap, Maxi-P and Plastic caps used as bottling and container seals for products namely carbonated drinks, milk, beer, liquor, soda, drinking water and medical supplies including the hand-held capping machine and Maxi-Cap sealing machine. Furthermore the company also earns the revenue from the printed sheets service.

We have been awarded ISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004, GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000:2011 and OHSAS18001:2007/TIS18001:2554 certifications of excellence in management. We are requiring dynamic and highly skilled professionals to join our business in the following positions:

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products

• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay

• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand

• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations

• Schedule shift according to production needs

• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget

• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption

• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)

• Prepare and submit status and performance reports

• Keep paperwork organized

• Collaborate with production, quality control, warehouse, sales and other staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related fields

• Experience production planner in with at least 1-5 years.

• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles

• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)

• Working knowledge of MS Office and SAP systems

• Good at math and statistics

• Good spoken and written English.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication abilities

Company Overview

ETA Thailand, we are a leading manufacturer in the electronic and micro-mechanical components industry, established in Thailand since 1985. Our various operations are located in the Industrial Estate of Bangplee, Samutprakarn on two sites and is part of a large conglomerate of companies with its headquarters in Switzerland. Its partners recognize the company as a manufacturing center, known for its superior quality, flexibility, competitive cost and highly competent people. We currently employ more than 1,700 skillful employees in different fields of expertise. For our continuous success, we offer career opportunities to expand our Thai team and invite both, newly graduated as well as experienced professionals, to grow with us

Job overview

Professionals in charge of ensuring that all materials and materials required for production go into the right place exactly when they should and work closely with production controller to ensure everything runs smoothly without any hiccups along the way

About the role – you will

• Reviews and clarifies on daily basis, urgent items based on customer required

• Create planned and revised forecast based on capacity and ensure components available from supplier

• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials to cover production demand

• Coordinate production workflow or Bill of Material and routing for products

• Maintain all Planning activities and material master DATA by SAP

About you (Skill)

• Team player

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication

• Systematic thinking

Your Experience includes (Qualification)

• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles

• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP / MRP /SAP systems

• Reliable / Independent

• 3-5 years of work experience

RMA Group, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a multi-sector group with over 9000 employees and an operational presence in 14 countries. For almost 40 years, we have developed enduring partnerships to support the needs of our clients, underpinned by the core values of Innovation, Integrity and Endurance. Through its various businesses including RMA Automotive, Global Fleet Sales, Comin Asia and Express Food Group (EFG), RMA Group has established itself as the partner of choice for leading automotive, equipment, engineering services, and food brands in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Overview of the role

As a Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of our production processes. You will coordinate with various departments to optimize resources, manage production schedules, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. Your efforts will directly contribute to meeting customer expectations and driving our company's success

Responsibilities as follows:

Knowledge responsibilities

• Master and manage company processes for production within Free zone/Import-Export environments.
• Understand our diverse product range and associated production processes.
• Optimize the arrangement of resources, including manpower, production lines, and parts across multiple projects.
• Plan and control production lead times, cycle times, and standard times to enhance efficiency.

Functional responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales, Business Development, and Program Management teams to review new orders and projects.
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Warehouse, Quality Management, and Facility teams to develop comprehensive project and production timelines.
• Prepare detailed production plans, coordinating necessary actions to meet shipment requirements alongside the Operations Team.
• Ensure timely follow-up on order progress, monitor costs, and implement reduction strategies.
• Review and manage material status with Purchasing, Materials Planning, and Engineering teams, especially for new parts and developments.
• Oversee the implementation of new parts, vehicles, and processes, ensuring smooth change management. Act as the primary point of contact for customers on ongoing projects, supporting customer-related activities to enhance satisfaction.

Background and experience

• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, resource optimization, and logistics.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Bachelor degree in Business Administration / Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering / Management Science.

RMA Group is an equal opportunity employer, with a diverse group of colleagues globally representing different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our values of Innovation, Integrity and Endurance are embedded in what we do, and we welcome applicants who are committed to respecting diversity of thought, and in living our values on a day-to-day basis.

MISSION :

• Is responsible for the creation and weekly distribution of the production plan of all or part of the business activity and for some activities the delivery plan, which maximizes the response to customer needs by optimizing the industrial stock of the products delivered, and the industrial cost of the business activity.
• Identify the tactical constraints of the business activity, analyze their loading and contribute to the tactical plan of the business activity.
• Analyses the results of the service indicator by identifying recurring and frequent causes of disruption and proposes improvements,
• Update the planning tactic of the business activity and convert it to IFP results, campaign inventory norms and mold requirements.
• Manage the security stock norms of his/her dimensional portfolio.
• Oversees compliance with the master production plan by the production and delivery , intervenes on deviations
• Prepares the industrial product planning in close liaison with the RDM position.
• Looks to further the processes and associated KPIs.

KEY EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• A production plan (and for some activities a delivery plan) is drafted and distributed weekly to meet customer needs over the short-term horizon
• A contribution to the tactical analysis of the business activity: critical resource loading rates, responsiveness and flexibility options, planning tactics and internal gateways, molds, etc.
• An update of the inventory standards in the production planning systems
• The supervision of production is ensured to comply with the production commitments and flow control rules.
• The shipping operations of the products of the business operation are organized to guarantee the desired service and delivery times.
• Progress on the "Delivery" KPI of the business activity and the foundations delivery

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduated Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (IE, Automation, Control, Mechanical, Production, etc.), Logistics and supply chain or related field
• Experience 1 - 2 years in the field of planning activity, inventory management
• Fully fluent in Thai with good English communication
• Strong problem solving , analytical and communication skills

Job Description:

• Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager based in Thailand.
• Issue of POs to overseas suppliers for all imported items and follow-up on delivery.
• Co-ordination with internal colleagues on all export orders from Callington Group and

• Responsible for Supply and Demand planning

• Analyse product sales history to identify trends.

• Co-ordinate with sales staff to confirm trends and update sales forecasts.
• Create demand forecasts based on above.

• Responsible for Inventory Management

• Regular review of min/max stock levels based on forecasts, component changeover plan, desired stock holding, lead times and batch sizes.

• Work closely with Finance and Supply Chain on the periodic review of SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete) inventory, follow-up on actions to improve and reduce.
• Participate and support on annual physical stock count at 3PMs (3rd Party Manufacturers) and Lab.
• Participate and support on the warehouse & maintenance activities as required.

• Responsible for Production Planning

• Plan production based on defined stock levels, batch size and capacity.

• Coordinate and follow-up on component availability.
• Review and perform all related SAP transactions in a compliant and timely manner i.e. BOM (Bill of Material) changes/update, blending cost update, create/release/close production plan, standard cost revaluation for Metal Working Fluid items, Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Stock Transfer, issue Services PO (Purchase Order), etc.
• Provide support to identify new 3PMs' capabilities, more capacity, and improved logistics for Callington Thailand and Group companies.
• Issue POs for Blending costs, RMs (Raw Materials) PMs (Packaging Materials), other PO's domestic and communicate and co-ordinate with suppliers on invoices and delivery to 3PMs.
• Coordinate with transportation service providers for pick-up and delivery of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers), FG (Finished Good) and PMs.

Customers to Thailand's 3PMs, including issue of POs, follow-up on production and

delivery and calculation of monthly selling cost for the export shipment.

• Support internal technical and sales team on preparation of product specifications for samples and manage stock transfer, goods issue and delivery to customer.
• Provide support to Supply Chain Manager on other ad-hoc supply chain and administrative activities.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Certifications in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM, Six Sigma) are a plus.

Work Experience:

Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in production planning, operations support, or a related role within manufacturing or supply chain industries.

Experience with inventory management, demand forecasting, and production scheduling.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of production planning processes and tools (e.g., ERP systems, MRP).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with specialized software like SAP or Oracle is beneficial.

Analytical skills with attention to detail, especially for forecasting and data analysis.

Good understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:

Ability to identify problems and implement corrective actions quickly.

Strong decision-making capabilities under pressure.

Other Qualities:

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.