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?
- How to become a Production Planner
- Latest Production Planner jobs
- Top skills and experience for Production Planners
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.
How to become a Production Planner
This job typically requires a bachelor degree, although diplomas are accepted. Candidates with extensive experience in one’s industry, project management and supervisory roles are preferred.
- Graduate with a diploma or bachelor degree in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or another related field.
- Complete an internship at a warehouse, factory, or another manufacturing-related company.
- Get an entry-level job such as Buyer, Supplier or Inventory Analyst.
- Establish a track record of successful projects and leadership skills.
- Stay updated with industry trends.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Production Planner employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Production Planning
Plastic Manufacturing
Production Process
Product Engineering
Quality Standards
Manufacturing Processes
Computer Literacy
Production Scheduling
Forecasting
Material Requirements Planning
ERP Software
Punctual
Production Operation
Quality Control
ERP
Supply Chain Management
SAP Software
Stock Control
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
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