The Production Planner is essential in ensuring efficient production processes by coordinating schedules, managing resources, and optimizing workflow. This role contributes to meeting production targets and maintaining product quality while minimizing costs and delays.
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.
- Monitor production progress and adjust plans as necessary.
- Analyze capacity constraints and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with quality control to ensure product standards are met.
- Prepare reports on production performance metrics.
- Strong analytical skills for effective planning and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for scheduling tasks.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
The Production Planner's performance is evaluated based on adherence to schedule timelines, reduction of downtime, optimization of resource utilization, and achievement of cost-efficiency goals in the manufacturing process.
Schedule Adherence
Maintain high levels of adherence to planned schedules.
Resource Utilization
Optimize use of materials and labor resources.
Cost Efficiency
Achieve cost savings through effective planning strategies.
Reports to
Production Manager
Collaborates with
Procurement Team, Quality Control Team
Leads
- SAP ERP
- Oracle Manufacturing Cloud
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
