Production Schedule Specialist

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely delivery of products. You will play a key role in balancing production capacity with demand, minimizing bottlenecks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing facility.

How do you make impact

• You will develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity.
• You will optimize production sequencing and resource allocation using planning and scheduling tools.
• You will monitor schedule adherence, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• You will coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to align production plans and priorities.
• You will analyze production data to improve efficiency, lead times, and resource utilization.
• You will support capacity planning and demand forecasting to meet future production requirements.
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• You will support new product introductions and prepare reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and inventory levels.
• Living Hitachi energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in production planning/scheduling within manufacturing; energy or heavy industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and APS software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills; advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies and Vietnamese language skills are advantageous.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy Vietnam, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

16 days annual leave, flexible working policy.

Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their dependents, annual vaccination, summer outing.

Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.

Possibility to gain experience in international environment.

Possibility to work for industry leader for green energy solutions.

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