PRODUCTION PLANNER

Job brief

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 on 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 multiple products

· Planning 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, percentage of defectives etc.)

· Prepare and submit status and performance reports

· Keep paperwork organized

· Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff

Requirements and skills

· Proven experience as 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