The posting
As Richport Technology is expanding its operations, we are looking for a motivated Production Planner / Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will:
Production Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, QA, and Production to ensure timely availability of materials and capacity.
Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Ensure all raw materials, components, and tools are available on time to meet production needs.
- Work closely with store/logistics teams to monitor stock levels and avoid shortages or overstocking.
Order Tracking & Status Updates
- Monitor work orders and ensure timely completion of production jobs.
- Update stakeholders on production progress and address any delays or issues.
Communication & Coordination
- Act as the liaison between production floor, quality, logistics, and customer service.
- Resolve conflicts in schedules, material constraints, or unexpected machine downtime.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of production plans, work orders, and changes.
- Generate reports for management on production output, efficiency, and delivery performance.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and suggest improvements to planning or production flow.
- Work closely with engineers and supervisors to implement process improvements.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in production planning or manufacturing coordination, ideally in electro-plating.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of staff.



