Production Planner

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner In Our Paper Bag Packaging Company 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 one or multiple products.
• Plan 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 shifts 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 a 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.
• High school diploma; further education or certification is preferred.