- Develop and manage production schedules aligned with customer orders, production capacity, and material availability.
- Track and update order progress, ensuring adherence to production timelines and identifying any potential bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with the Inventory team to ensure materials are available for production, and coordinate with Procurement for timely material replenishment.
- Real-time schedule adjustments based on unexpected delays, machine breakdowns, or labor shortages to minimize impact on overall efficiency.
- Communicate production plans and timelines across departments, including Production, Procurement, Sales, and Quality Control.
- Proactively manage risks, including material shortages or machine downtimes, and adjust schedules to mitigate disruptions.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery rates, production lead times, and resource utilization, reporting to senior management.
- Optimize material stock levels, coordinating with Procurement to ensure timely reordering and avoiding production delays.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferredPrevious work experience as a Production Planner or similar role.Significant experience with production planning and quality control activities.Significant experience in manufacturing resource planning.Good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.Strong math and statistics skills.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Good communication abilities.