Jobtailor Hiring! Full Time Capacity Planning Specialist in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

• Develop, own, and evolve detailed finite capacity models across multiple value streams, including SMT, assembly, and testing
• Conduct advanced scenario modeling to assess and mitigate risks related to demand fluctuations, resource constraints, and new product introductions
• Analyze capacity utilization, throughput, and efficiency data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Liaise between Technical Operations, Global Planning, suppliers, and leadership to align capacity plans with strategic business objectives
• Lead capacity planning for new product introductions and factory ramps, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing for operational readiness
• Communicate capacity risks, trade-offs, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Drive process improvements in capacity planning methodologies, tools, and systems
• Lead debottlenecking initiatives involving capital investments, shift model changes, and process optimizations
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and industrial engineering methods to optimize factory performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years in capacity planning, production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing operations role
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment highly desired
• Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin
• Expertise in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using tools like Excel and Power BI
• In-depth understanding of cycle time modeling, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and factory control systems
• Knowledge of industrial engineering methods, including Lean Six Sigma, takt time design, and time studies
• Familiarity with AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, or machine learning applications in a manufacturing or supply chain context
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional planning initiatives that deliver measurable business impact
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership

Demonstrates expertise in capacity planning and production optimization, utilizing advanced data analysis and modeling techniques to drive process improvements and align operational strategies with business objectives. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and capable of leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance factory performance and efficiency.

• Capacity Planning
• Data Analysis
• Lean Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Bilingual Proficiency in English and Mandarin

• Capacity Modeling
• Cycle Time Modeling
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Predictive Modeling
• Excel
• Power BI
• Industrial Engineering Methods
• Takt Time Design
• Time Studies
• Scenario Modeling

• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

• Supply Chain
• Operations
• Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Production Planning

• AI-Driven Analytics
• Factory Control Systems