Production Planner
Create and maintain production schedules for an efficient manufacturing process.
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What's it like to be a Production Planner?
A Production Planner often creates and maintains production schedules so manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently. They typically collaborate with various department such as sales, purchasing and warehouse to balance demand with manufacturing capacity. A Production Planner monitors the production rates, reviews inventory levels and coordinates with a supply chain to make sure the required materials or parts are available for production. Their role generally oversees the timely delivery of products to customers while minimising costs and maintaining quality standards.
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating and planning production processes for efficient operations.
- Evaluating and analysing production statistics to optimise productivity.
- Forecasting the production needs based on historical data and market trends.
- Collaborating with other departments like sales, supply chain and operations to align with production plans.
- Managing material resources and inventories to ensure smooth production flow.
- Identifying potential obstacles in the production process and strategising solutions.
- Monitoring and adjusting schedules as needed to meet product delivery deadlines.
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