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Job Description
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- Previous 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.
