What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Manager position at beBee Careers?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Production Planner to join our team. As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient coordination of production activities to meet customer demands while optimizing resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely execution of manufacturing orders. Coordinate with various departments including procurement, production, and logistics to align schedules with available resources and production capacity.
- Material Planning: Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure availability of raw materials, components, and supplies required for each job prior to starting manufacturing. Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and adjust procurement plans as necessary to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Capacity Planning: Continuously analyze production capacity and identify constraints. Develop feasible production plans and optimize resource utilization by balancing workloads across production lines and shifts.
- Order Management: Review and prioritize customer orders based on delivery requirements, production capacity, and inventory. Communicate with sales teams and customer service regarding order status, lead times, and potential delays.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the production planning process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain best practices, streamline workflows, and reduce waste.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, cycle times, cost impacts, and schedule adherence. Analyze variances and deviations from plan to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Risk Management: Anticipate potential risks and disruptions to production schedules, such as material and component availability, equipment breakdowns, supplier delays, or workforce shortages. Develop contingency plans and alternative scenarios to mitigate risks and minimize impact on production operations.
