Production Planner

Roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced in time for distribution in a profitable manner.

An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
• Schedule shift according to production needs
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, the percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Keep paperwork organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Good at math and statistics
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• High school diploma; Further education or certification is preferred

Desired candidate profile

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple production schedules and coordinate resources efficiently.

• Analytical Skills: Strong capability to analyze data, forecast demand, and optimize production processes.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in planning, scheduling, and inventory management to prevent disruptions.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Identifying and resolving issues that may affect production timelines or efficiency.

• Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication to collaborate with various departments, such as sales, manufacturing, and logistics.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with production planning software and tools, as well as inventory management systems.

• Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks to meet production deadlines and customer demands.

• Understanding of Supply Chain: Knowledge of supply chain processes and how they impact production planning.

• Flexibility: Adapting to changes in production requirements or unexpected disruptions.

• Team Collaboration: Working closely with teams across the organization to ensure smooth operations and achieve production goals.