Production Planner

Job brief We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations. Responsibilities · Coordinate production workflow for multiple products · Planning and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay · Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand · Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations · Schedule shift according to production needs · Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget · Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption · Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.) · Prepare and submit status and performance reports · Keep paperwork organized · Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff Requirements and skills · Proven experience as production planner · Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles · Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning) · Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems · Good at math and statistics · Strong organizational and problem-solving skills · Excellent communication abilities