• Develop production plans and schedules, taking into consideration factors such as customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and lead times.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including sales, supply chain, and manufacturing to align production plans with overall business objectives.
• Monitor and update production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products and communicate any potential delays or issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts to accurately forecast future demand.
• Determine optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sale, Operations, Logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components required for production.
• Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement in terms of productivity, cost reduction, and quality assurance.
• Utilize production planning software and tools to optimize production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production workflows and increase overall operational efficiency.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Sales, Operations, Product Design, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment of production plans.
• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors to resolve any issues related to material availability or quality concerns.
• Provide regular production updates to management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production plans, schedules, and other relevant documentation.
• Prepare timely reports and analyses of production metrics, such as capacity utilization, production efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.
• Identify trends and insights from production data to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in using production planning software and tools.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• possess strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field.

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Capable of listening intently.
• Visual acuity to process paperwork and analyze data.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time.