Production Planner

Production Planner is an individual contributor involved in Production , Process Control, Inventory Control and Materials Management.
Responsibilities
· Manufacturing Inventory Management: Oversee production inventory management to support efficient production flow, including defining optimal inventory levels, controlling stock and tracking progress to production targets. Prioritize material in the line, ensuring timely availability of inventory to meet production demands. Monitor and report on performance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and achieve plan targets.
· Scheduling and Workflow Coordination: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation. Coordinate with production teams and other departments to ensure schedules are adhered to and updated as needed. Adjust schedules to address unexpected delays or changes in production demand.
· Production Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and track production progress ensuring targets are met and identifying any potential bottlenecks. Generate regular reports on production metrics, such as lead times, efficiency, and turnover. Communicate production status and updates to relevant stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
· Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement: Identify areas within the production process where efficiency can be improved and recommend process enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing techniques or other process improvements. Work with Industrial Engineering to analyze production data to reduce waste and optimize the allocation of resources
· Risk Management and Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks to the production schedule or inventory levels and develop contingency plans.
· Key SAP user for Production department
· Work with support groups to create reporting for operation excellence
· Cross Functional Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams across departments.
· Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail for data entry and tracking accuracy, along with an ability to identify and address discrepancies in data.
· Strong Communication and Influencing Skills: Confidence to speak up and lead challenging conversations among cross-functional teams. Ability to facilitate discussions, provide insights, and influence decisions without direct reporting authority, fostering alignment and collaboration in a diverse group setting.
· Training and Facilitation Skills: Proven ability to train and guide team members at various skill levels, using clear communication and adaptable teaching methods. Capable of developing training materials, delivering presentations, and ensuring understanding and retention of key concepts.
· Adaptability to New Software and Technology: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new software programs and technology. A proactive approach to troubleshooting, seeking resources, and mastering unfamiliar tools is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
· Education: BS Degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience. Some exposure to manufacturing environment is a plus.
· Experience in SAP (Preferred Modules PP/Controlling): Basic to intermediate proficiency in SAP for data entry and management; experience in PP (Production Planning) or Controlling modules is ideal, but not required.

Skills
Risk Management, Inventory Management, SAP, Data Entry

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No