Production Schedule Specialist

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Location: Bac Ninh, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam Job ID: R0124390 Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.