About Chery

At Chery, we are driving the future of mobility through innovation, advanced technology, and manufacturing excellence. Join our growing team and be part of a company committed to developing world-class automotive solutions while providing exciting opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Why Join Us

At Chery Powertrain, you'll work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative manufacturing solutions that shape the future of the automotive industry.

Job Summary

The Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations within the Powertrain plant. The role works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to optimize production schedules, material availability, inventory levels, and resource utilization while ensuring on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to optimize capacity utilization and on-time delivery.
Coordinate production priorities with Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams.

2. Material Planning & Inventory Control

Monitor material availability to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to resolve material shortages and inventory issues.
Monitor inventory levels, material consumption, and production output to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.

3. Production Monitoring & Performance

Track production performance against production plans and identify deviations.
Analyze production data and recommend corrective actions to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Prepare production reports, KPIs, and performance analyses for management review.

4. Process Improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production planning processes and manufacturing efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and resource utilization.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes by coordinating production readiness.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Planning & Control within the automotive, powertrain, or manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and production planning tools.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Proficient in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

Location: Lembah Beringin (LB Plant)

Expected Start Date: September 2026

Production Planning & Control Engineer (Powertrain)