Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., Experience in production planning or manufacturing environments is preferred., Proficiency in production planning software and tools..

Key responsibilities:

Plan, schedule, and coordinate the production of the company's products.

Evaluate raw materials and equipment to ensure readiness for production.

Report on production status and issues to upper management.

Identify ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Job description

A Production Planner ensures the production process goes smoothly by making sure all of the appropriate parts are in place and ready to go. Some of the typical Production Planner job duties and responsibilities include:

Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the companys products
Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes

Required profile