1. Job Overview
The Production Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager and manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets operational deadlines that align with the long term goals of the company. Duties include managing material and machine availability, scheduling production and monitoring & updating the production schedule whilst raising any potential supply risk proactively with the Supply Chain Manager.
2. Principal Accountabilities
* Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety concerns or incidents promptly
* Collaborate: Collaborate with different coworkers, teams and or stakeholders to ensure company goals are achieved
* Planning: Plan, schedule and coordinate with all relevant internal departments to ensure delivery of day to day production plans and support activities to ensure that plans are in place far enough in advance to support business goals
* Analysis: Evaluate and analyse raw materials and equipment to ensure the schedule as planned can be met. Share statistics for potential improved results and efficiency
* Reporting: Produce and deliver reports on production status, operational availability and ways to improve operational output. Track operational deadlines
* Monitoring: Monitor and adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Handle operational disruptions and productivity problems should they arise
* Procurement: Provide input to procurement and logistics teams to ensure the availability of raw materials to meet the production plan
* Documentation Maintain accurate and detailed records of planning activities, including all deviations or issues encountered
* Inventory Management: Assist with inventory management and operational supplies as necessary
* Compliance: Assist operations team in ensuring compliance with planned schedule
* Communication: Serve as the primary information source for planning & scheduling
* Ad Hoc: Performs additional duties requested by Manager/Management
The above principle accountabilities are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, you will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to this position.
3. Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
* 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong understanding of production planning and quality control principles
* Ability to work to tight deadlines, proactive approach to planning
4. Skills
* Fluent in Portuguese and English
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written to ensure clear alignment
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Proactive, positive & self starter
* A team player, keen to learn and open minded
* Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Proficiency in MS Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems