Executive – Planning

Precision; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Production Planning & Scheduling professional to develop production schedules and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, tracking inventory, and maintaining production data in ERP systems. This is a full-time position within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry preferably packaging, volume manufacturing.
• Experience in a production planning, scheduling or similar production / supply chain capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with Sales and Production teams.
• Monitor job orders, prioritize them based on delivery commitments and available resources.
• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with accuracy.
• Prepare and release all necessary documentations such as process flow sheets, etc.
• Act as a bridge between Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Track inventory levels and suggest replenishments to meet production demand.
• Maintain production-related data in Oracle ERP.
• Assist in scheduling machine usage to optimize capacity.
• Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment requirements.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine capacities

Knowledge of ERP systems

Data Analysis & Reporting

Proficient in Microsoft applications esp. Word and Excel

Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Education

Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in engineering preferably Mechanical/Electrical

Job description

Job Description

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with Sales and Production teams.
• Monitor job orders, prioritize them based on delivery commitments and available resources.
• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with accuracy.
• Prepare and release all necessary documentations such as process flow sheets, etc., to the shop floor for efficient and effective production planning & control.
• In liaison with the production team prepare production plan to ensure the delivery schedule meets customer requirements.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a bridge between Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure timely and accurate flow of information.
• Liaise with the production team to identify capacity constraints and reschedule accordingly.
• Support the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process by providing inputs and forecasts.

Inventory & Material Planning

• Track inventory levels and suggest replenishments to meet production demand.
• Monitor the consumption of raw materials and ensure alignment with planned usage.
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in collaboration with Quality and Production teams.

System & Data Management

• Maintain production-related data in Oracle ERP and ensure accurate job postings.
• Ensure that man-hours used on machineries are recorded timely and accurately by the production team including inputs on extra work and verify it with related records.
• Supports Master Data Governance as it relates to Operations Master Data within Oracle ERP.
• Analyze production reports, downtime logs, and performance trends to support decision-making.

Operational Support

• Assist in scheduling machine usage to optimize capacity and overall plant performance.
• Ensure new product developments/trials and all work orders are planned, scheduled and produced on time to maximise performance and minimise delay.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all production-related records.
• Track and report shift schedules, man-hours, and productivity metrics.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment requirements as specified in the global QHSE Management System with strict adherence to ISO and local regulatory authority.
• Ensure that all records and documents are up to date and have full traceability and retrieval at all times and that all processes, procedures & activities comply with ISO and management procedures.
• Perform any other job/task assigned by the Line Manager to accomplish department objectives.

Requirements

Education/ Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in engineering preferably Mechanical/Electrical

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry preferably packaging, volume manufacturing.
• Experience in a production planning, scheduling or similar production / supply chain capacity.

Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine capacities
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft applications esp. Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving