Production Planner

Company Overview

AME International Pte Ltd is a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing group trusted by global industry leaders. We provide end-to-end turnkey manufacturing, precision machining, fabrication, and supply chain solutions for the oil & gas, marine & offshore, semiconductor, aerospace, and data centre industries.
With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced manufacturing technologies, and a strong focus on quality, innovation and operational excellence, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions while creating rewarding career opportunities for our people.

Job Summary

You will coordinate and optimize production workflows, plan machine loading and manpower, liaise across departments and manage team training to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow on the shop floor to maintain smooth operations
• Plan and prioritize daily and weekly operations to maximize performance and minimize delays
• Develop weekly machine loading plans and forecast production loading for the next three months
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw material requirements to meet production demand
• Recommend worker and staff deployment to the Production Manager to fulfill production and delivery targets
• Propose shift schedules aligned with production needs to the Production Manager
• Liaise with Purchasing and Suppliers to coordinate material deliveries and outsourcing schedules
• Monitor job progress to ensure timely completion of production tasks
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly to minimize operational disruptions
• Collect and report output data such as the number of finished products
• Prepare and submit production status and performance reports
• Collaborate with Quality, Sales, Store, Engineering, and other departments to ensure coordinated production flow
• Manage and train assistant planners and subordinate staff to enhance team capabilities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or further education/certification is preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Pivot Table) & ERP systems
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills applied to production environments
• Effective communication skills for cross-department collaboration
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as a team player