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Production Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing operations through detailed planning, coordination, and process optimization:
- Develop and execute Master Production Schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) aligned with sales forecasts and customer demand
- Coordinate production resources—manpower, machinery, raw materials—to meet planned output with minimal delays
- Monitor production performance (schedule adherence, plan accuracy etc.), analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
- Liaise with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure material availability and resolve bottlenecks
- Manage Work-In-Progress (WIP), track flow between lines, and update plans accordingly
- Ensure timely reporting to management with status updates, production challenges, and improvement opportunities .
- Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives .
- Handle production disruptions—proactively and in real-time —to maintain schedule
- Use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Excel, and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) to manage planning and reporting
- Mentor junior planners and support continuous process improvement
- Successfully communicate, forecast inventory estimations to management
- Coordinate monthly forecast maintenance
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a related engineering field
- 5–10 years of production planning experience in manufacturing companies
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) for planning and control
- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with MS Project, Power BI/ dashboarding
- Experience in capacity planning, resource leveling, and bottleneck analysis
Analytical & Soft Skills
- Strong analytical mindset, capable of interpreting production data and driving decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and address urgent production issues with composure
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and mentor staff .
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) for effective communication
- Deep knowledge of production management
- Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
- Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
- Experience in reporting on key production metrics
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