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Senior Production Planner
$ 4,000 - $ 5,500 / month
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Job Scope of a Senior Production Planner
1. Production & Project Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on project requirements, engineering designs, and material availability.
- Align schedules with project timelines, ensuring deliverables are met without delays.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to coordinate production activities.
2. Resource Planning & Optimization
- Ensure optimal use of manpower, machinery, and materials to maximize productivity.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in production and propose solutions.
- Balance workloads across multiple engineering projects.
3. Material & Inventory Management
- Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and tools.
- Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Implement just-in-time (JIT) strategies to reduce excess inventory costs.
4. Process Improvement & Efficiency Enhancement
- Identify inefficiencies in the production process and suggest improvements.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies for waste reduction.
- Work with engineering teams to streamline workflows and improve production timelines.
5. Quality & Compliance Management
- Ensure that production processes meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address defects or deviations.
- Adhere to industry-specific regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA, ASME).
6. Coordination with Engineering & Cross-Functional Teams
- Work closely with design engineers to align production with engineering changes.
- Collaborate with R&D teams on new product introduction (NPI) and prototyping.
- Communicate with stakeholders about production status, delays, or adjustments.
7. Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
- Address production disruptions such as machine breakdowns, supplier delays, or design modifications.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks affecting production schedules.
8. Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead time, efficiency, and cost.
- Prepare reports for senior management on production progress and resource utilization.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in inventory management, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning experience
- Thorough functional and transactional knowledge of ERP
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to work with internal and external contacts at various levels within organizations
Job Scope of a Senior Production Planner
1. Production & Project Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on project requirements, engineering designs, and material availability.
- Align schedules with project timelines, ensuring deliverables are met without delays.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to coordinate production activities.
2. Resource Planning & Optimization
- Ensure optimal use of manpower, machinery, and materials to maximize productivity.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in production and propose solutions.
- Balance workloads across multiple engineering projects.
3. Material & Inventory Management
- Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and tools.
- Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Implement just-in-time (JIT) strategies to reduce excess inventory costs.
4. Process Improvement & Efficiency Enhancement
- Identify inefficiencies in the production process and suggest improvements.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies for waste reduction.
- Work with engineering teams to streamline workflows and improve production timelines.
5. Quality & Compliance Management
- Ensure that production processes meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address defects or deviations.
- Adhere to industry-specific regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA, ASME).
6. Coordination with Engineering & Cross-Functional Teams
- Work closely with design engineers to align production with engineering changes.
- Collaborate with R&D teams on new product introduction (NPI) and prototyping.
- Communicate with stakeholders about production status, delays, or adjustments.
7. Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
- Address production disruptions such as machine breakdowns, supplier delays, or design modifications.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks affecting production schedules.
8. Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead time, efficiency, and cost.
- Prepare reports for senior management on production progress and resource utilization.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in inventory management, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning experience
- Thorough functional and transactional knowledge of ERP
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to work with internal and external contacts at various levels within organizations