Production Planner

Remote

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A Production Planner works with both managers and production employees to ensure the company hits its production goals on time and within budget. They handle all the scheduling and ensure the materials, machines and workspaces are ready to go to increase production efficiency. Production Planners monitor the overall situation, including incoming orders, supply chain problems, market changes and inventory issues, to minimize the impact on production. They collaborate with other departments and the management team to set production goals. Production Planners also ensure the workforce needs are met with the proper scheduling of employees.

What does a Production Planner do?

A Production Planner, or Production Scheduler, manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines. Their duties include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.

Responsibilities

A Production Planner should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Production Planner should be able to execute:

Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs

Required Skills

A competitive Production Planner will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Knowledge of production processes and quality control
Math and analytical skills
Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees

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