The Production Planning Engineer is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of production activities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products. The role involves optimizing machine allocation, minimizing downtime, streamlining workflows, and ensuring a smooth production process. Additionally, the engineer will handle material arrangement and allocation to support seamless production operations.
Qualifications
A graduate in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning or a related role.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in CNC machine operations, workflow optimization, and job sequencing.
Prior experience in material arrangement and coordination to support production processes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to dynamic production demands.
Plan, schedule, and monitor production activities to ensure maximum efficiency and timely completion of tasks.Allocate CNC machines and other resources effectively to optimize machine utilization and reduce idle time.Develop and implement streamlined workflows to maintain consistent production output and avoid bottlenecks.Collaborate with the production, procurement, and quality teams to align production schedules with material availability and project requirements.Analyze job requirements and prepare detailed schedules, ensuring proper sequencing of tasks for efficient machine usage.Arrange and allocate materials for production, ensuring all components meet technical specifications and are available when needed.Monitor machine performance, identify potential delays, and adjust schedules proactively to maintain uninterrupted production.Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure CNC machines and other equipment are operating at peak efficiency and downtime is minimized.Maintain accurate records of production schedules, machine usage, and output, providing regular updates to management.Identify opportunities to improve production processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.