Production Planning Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced Production Planning Coordinator to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with available capacity, material availability, and production specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review customer demand and collaborate with the Customer Service team to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Develop monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules considering demand, production capacity, and material availability.
* Monitor schedule adherence and analyze attainment to identify gaps and areas for optimization.
* Coordinate with the Purchasing team to mitigate material shortages and ensure timely delivery of materials.
* Work closely with Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams to optimize machine and manpower utilization.
* Support HR in developing manpower plans to meet production requirements.
* Participate in daily and weekly production meetings to address capacity, material, or scheduling issues.
* Support new product introductions (NPI), transfer projects, and continuous improvement initiatives from a planning perspective.
Requirements:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and ability to navigate complex software applications.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.