Production Planner

HARTING Technology Group; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Harting Technology Group in Silao, Mexico seeks a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules ensuring customer demand is met efficiently.

You will balance capacity, materials, labor, and inventory, coordinate with Material Buyers, monitor progress, and adjust plans to maintain on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service to track KPIs such as schedule adherence and capacity utilization.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in production planning or similar role.
• Experience in automotive, electrical, or assembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and forecasts.
• Analyze production capacity, labor, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate with Material Buyers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required.
• Manage production priorities to meet delivery commitments.
• Review inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Identify and resolve production constraints or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams.
• Track and report KPIs such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and capacity utilization.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity analysis

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI tracking

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking a Production Planner responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure customer demand is met efficiently.

The role balances production capacity, material availability, labor, and inventory levels to optimize manufacturing performance and on-time delivery.

Key Activities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and forecasts.
• Analyze production capacity, labor, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate with Material Buyers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required.
• Manage production priorities to meet delivery commitments.
• Review inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Identify and resolve production constraints or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams.
• Track and report KPIs such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and capacity utilization.

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years of related experience in similar activities
• Experience in automotive, electrical, assembly desired is a plus.