Production Planner

A Production Planner is responsible for organizing and monitoring the production process to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery. They manage materials, equipment, production schedules, and workflow, while identifying and resolving potential production issues to meet company deadlines.Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company’s 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

Job Qualification

• Knowledge of production processes and quality control
• Math and analytical skills
• Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Deadline driven
• Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees