Production Planner/Scheduler 1

Production Planner/Scheduler 1

NATURE OF DUTIES:

Review total customer backlog/demand and plan the production build plan based on Materials Clear to Build (CTB) and line capacity.

Responsible for monitoring and informing customers on the scheduled ship date.

Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products/lines.

Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay; monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time.

Determine manpower, equipment/capacity, and raw materials needed to cover production demand and level loads schedule to packaging.

Address issues when they arise, aiming for minimum disruption, and collaborate with quality control, materials planner, buyer, warehouse, and other related departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and establishes production schedules and engineering builds.

Transmit customer demand into production planning based on Materials Clear to Build.

Progressively communicate with customers on commitments.

Work and align with Production VSM on productivity optimization.

Tracks progress of production and reviews factors which affect schedules.

Monitors materials inventories affecting the Build Plan.

Attend daily and weekly production meetings with Team Leader to monitor and ensure production schedules are met and any alterations to the schedule are addressed timely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must possess at least a Degree in a related field.

Preferably 2 years of working experience in a similar position. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Strong PC skills including the use of MS Office products (particularly Excel), as well as proficiency in using Oracle or similar ERP packages.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a sense of urgency.

Ability to interface with all levels in various departments.

Ability to support beyond working hours subject to business needs.

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage volatile/changing conditions.

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