Production Planner

SUMMARY
A manufacturing planner is someone who is responsible for creating and administering the schedule for the manufacturing process of a product. The planner has to take care of operations and ensure that the product is shipped to customers as well as guarantee customer satisfaction.

JOB DESCRIPTION;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Hold NPR meetings to review the project, before production starts, to ensure preparedness of various departments and materials.
 Assist the Department Manager in developing production plan including timelines according to production specifications and customer requirements.
 Assist the Production Manager in determining production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications.
 Assist the Production Manager in planning work flow and schedules for production departments.
 Assist in production delay and risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
 Notify the Project Managers on any delays and outages.
 Assist the Production Manager in evaluating current production processes and recommending improvements.
 Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules.
 Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
 Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly.
 Liaise and coordinate with the sales, procurement and other departments in the organization’s supply chain network, collaborate with quality control, engineering, project management, supply chain and other staff.
 Perform regular audits regarding manufacturing capacity, size of the workforce and production specifications of the organization.
 Make detailed reports about each cycle in the manufacturing process.
 Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES
 Strong organization skills.
 Exceptional planning skills.
 Analytical.
 Good balance between short-term and long-term strategy.
 Strong communication skills.
 Customer service skills.
 Ability to earn trust.
 Eye for details
 Working knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
 Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
 Good at math and statistics

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
 A 4–year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, or
 A college degree in any stream is necessary plus three or more years relevant work experience.
 A certificate from the Association for Operations Management is an asset.