Job Description

Brief Description
The Production Planner and Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while maximizing resource utilization and minimizing costs. This role serves as a critical link between sales, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align production activities with business goals.
The ideal candidate should have an industrial experience in a similar role for a minimum of 3 years. Candidates with exceptional talent can be considered with lesser experience.
Production Scheduling
Create and manage rolling production schedules (typically 5-week plans)
Adjust schedules based on material availability, labor constraints, and customer priorities.
Release production jobs to stock room daily once all purchased materials are confirmed on hand.
Planning Coordination
Collaborate with sales and customer service to align production with demand forecasts and customer order dates.
Communicate schedule updates to supply chain, export/import, and shipping departments.
Participate in monthly planning alignment meetings with sales to set priorities.
Inventory and Materials Management
Monitor inventory levels and material bottlenecks daily. Coordinate with Stock room for the release of parts to the floor.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
Track schedule attainment and identify gaps or delays.
Process Improvement
Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action processes.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory, and supply chain metrics.
Provide weekly updates/reports on job status, units produced, and labor hours.
Qualification/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Syteline) and scheduling tools.
Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Preferred Skills
Experience with discrete manufacturing and multi-cell production environments.
Familiarity with quality management systems and lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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