Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Production and Material Planning:
- Develop production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with different departments to ensure alignment between production plans and overall business goals.
- Determine the raw materials, components, and resources required for production.
- Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
Scheduling and Inventory Management:
- Create detailed production schedules that consider production capacity, lead times, and resource constraints.
- Adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, resource availability, or other factors.
- Monitor and control inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Implement inventory control strategies to optimize working capital and minimize carrying costs.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Liaise with various departments, including production, procurement, and logistics, to convey production plans and address any issues or changes.
- Keep stakeholders informed about the progress of production orders and potential disruptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality control, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
Priority Setting and Capacity Planning:
- Prioritize production orders based on customer requirements, deadlines, and strategic business objectives.
- Make decisions about the sequencing and priority of manufacturing tasks.
- Assess production capacity and identify any constraints that may impact the production schedule.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to optimize resource utilization and address capacity challenges.
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement:
- Address issues related to production delays, material shortages, or other disruptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the planning function.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in the manufacturing process.
Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of production plans, schedules, and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- 1 year of office/admin experience.
- 1 year of planning experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office basic knowledge.
- English and Spanish communication skills.
- Experience in manufacturing environment.
- High School Diploma.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.