Production Planner - High Volume Manufacturing
Core
Create, manage, and execute production schedules to meet customer demands and internal targets in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and material availability plans
Domain
High-volume manufacturing
Required skills
Production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, data analysis, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing principles, Operations Management/Supply Chain qualification
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for all manufacturing lines; Translate sales orders and demand forecasts into realistic production plans; Coordinate with procurement, warehousing, and logistics teams; Monitor production progress against schedule; Manage and optimize inventory levels; Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP) meetings; Identify opportunities for production efficiency improvements; Generate relevant reports for management; Collaborate with quality control team.
