Production Planner Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Planning Manager to create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Develop and organize monthly and weekly production plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Review and confirm product delivery schedules and specific requirements, ensuring feasibility and accuracy.
• Balance and coordinate production schedules to optimize resources and meet delivery deadlines.
• Create and manage work orders based on production schedule and review and balance incoming work orders.
• Issue and distribute production task orders to relevant departments.
• Cooky materials and monitor their availability to ensure on-time production.
• Monitor work order progress and closely oversee the final stages of production to ensure successful order completion.
• Participate in and facilitate production planning meetings, including organizing discussions, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to manage material requirements and avoid disruptions in production.
• Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks, proposing solutions to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production performance like WIPs, work order closures, and rework.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning and workshop coordination, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
• Experience and proficiency in building and maintaining complex planning models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and departments.