Production Scheduler

Work Location: Unilever Cu Chi Factory

Job Purpose

Support the execution of production plans by creating detailed weekly production schedules for manufacturing lines and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of materials and packaging. 

Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Prepare detailed weekly production schedules by shift and by production line/machine for the current production week andn+1& n+2weeks.
• Coordinate with the Planning team to align production schedules with material and packaging availability.
• Adjust production plans asrequiredto ensure smooth execution and minimize disruptions.
• Applyproduction planning principles and performance standards such as equipmentutilization, production efficiency, workforce allocation, and changeover optimization.
• Monitor daily and weekly production progress and prepareperformance output reports.
• Digitalapplicationstoenhance operational performance, simplify work processes,eliminatelosses, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS)methodologywithin assigned pillar and plant areas.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure materials areavailableand production plans can be executed as scheduled.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to address material or packaging shortages and revise production schedules when necessary.
• Support the implementation and operation of digital inventory and warehouse management initiatives.
• Coordinate withlogisticteam to ensure pertinent loading container time. 

Master Data & System Management

• Maintain and updateproductmaster data and related information in ERP and other operational systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across planning, inventory, and production systems.

OtherDuties

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workplace organization activities, and quality programs.
• Perform other duties andprojects asassigned by the supervisor or department manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chainorrelatedfields.
• 1year+ofexperience in productionschedulingor relatedfields.
• Proficiencyindataanalysistools.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP) is an advantage.
• Good communicationandstakeholdersmanagementskills.
• Proactive,flexibleand able to perform in a fast-changing environment.
• Eagerto learn and continuously improve.