Production Planner/ Master Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Production Planner / Master Scheduler

Job Summary :

Responsible for developing, managing and monitoring production schedules to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery of products. This role involves balancing customer demands with manufacturing capacity, inventory levels and resource availability to optimize production flow and minimize costs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Productions Planning :
• Create and Maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and company objectives.
• Ensure schedules are optimized for efficiency, resource utilization and capacity constraints.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays or changes in demand.
• Demand and Inventory Management :
• Collaborate with sales, customer service and supply chain teams to forecast demand and align production with market needs.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to avoid overstock or shortages.
• Capacity Planning :
• Evaluate manufacturing capacity, equipment and staffing needs to ensure resources are properly allocated.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Data Analysis and Reporting :
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilization and schedule adherence.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with procurement, engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure production plans align with business objectives.
• Serve as a point of contact for communication between departments regarding production issues and updates.
• Continuous Improvement :
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to optimize production planning and scheduling processes.
• Participate in or lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualifications :
• Education :
• Business Management or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience :
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with past ERP systems is a must, ODOO is preferred.
• Skills and Competencies :
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance