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