To provide daily planning of all production resources and capacity to meet customer demand
KEY RESULT AREAS:
* Generation of day-to-day production schedules/plans optimizing production processes
* Capacity planning effective to production deadlines identifying risks to project deadlines
* Liaison with internal stakeholders – Sales, Engineering, Projects, Procurement etc.
* Analyse/monitor inventory levels
* Problem solving and data analysis
* Assisting departmental managers with capacity reports
* Continuous improvement with regards to processes and the use of our ERP system
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Activities
* Analyse sales forecast changes and liaises with Production Manager to identify issues surrounding production of projects
* Lead daily planning and manage activity exceptions
* Support Manufacturing with make or buy decisions
* Maintain work centre schedules to ensure proper job scheduling and capacity limitations are understood and communicated when necessary.
* Data Analysis of sales and production performance and establish Engineering, Production and Quality Control priorities.
* Develop planning processes to streamline manual development MRP/ PMRP planning systems.
* Provide guidance and training to other detail Planners/ leaders were necessary specifically on new techniques or process changes.
* Handle production control issues or concerns within the department
* Attend production meetings
Work Health & Safety
* Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety at work. This requirement is detailed in legislation and there are penalties for noncompliance.
* All employees are required to comply with company policies, procedures and rules on health and safety
* Employees will ensure that visitors under their supervision observe company procedures for visitor control and comply with all relevant occupational health and safety requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Highly Organised
* Proven experience of production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment
* Production engineering qualification
* Strong work ethic, analytical and problem-solving skills are the main criteria for this role.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of Demand Planning and forecasting.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Navision or equivalent software
* Previous production planning or production scheduling experience
* ERP system experience around MRP/PMRP
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork work