Planning supervisor

PeopleStrong; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in the Philippines seeks a Planning Supervisor to translate project plans into shop-floor schedules, ensure material availability, and monitor progress across fabrication and production. You will coordinate with Planning, Production, Stores, and material handling, raise SAP material slips, track WIP, and prepare monthly fabrication schedules to meet targets.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required; strong Excel and planning tool skills, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in Production Planning/SAP processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate project plans into monthly production schedules for multiple shops.
• Prepare Monthly Fabrication Schedules with start and end dates for fabrication activities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify delays or bottlenecks impacting targets.
• Raise material pick slips in SAP and coordinate with Stores for material availability.
• Provide daily progress updates and maintain shop-floor progress visibility.

Skills

Data Analysis and Reporting

Strong Communication and Coordination

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

Diploma Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Tools

SAP MM/PP

MS Excel

Planning Tools

Job description

Capacity Planning Production Planning Job Scheduling Execution SAP Production Planning Resource planning

Diploma Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for translating project plans into executable shop-floor schedules, ensuring timely material availability, monitoring production progress, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve fabrication and production targets. The role serves as a critical link between planning, production, stores, and material handling functions to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Interpret Level-3 (L3) project plans and convert them into monthly product-wise and shop-wise production schedules.
• Prepare Monthly Fabrication Schedules (FS) for each shop, including projected start and completion dates for all fabrication activities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify potential delays or bottlenecks impacting production targets.

Material Planning & Coordination

• Raise material pick slips in SAP as per production requirements and approved schedules.
• Coordinate with Stores and Material Handling teams to ensure timely material availability on the shop floor.
• Track material status and proactively resolve shortages that may impact planned activities.

Work-In-Progress (WIP) Monitoring

• Monitor and track Work-In-Progress (WIP) across fabrication and production shops.
• Generate and share daily progress updates with stakeholders, highlighting production status, pending activities, and critical concerns.
• Maintain visibility of shop-level progress against planned schedules.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Planning , Production , Stores, and other stakeholders to review progress and ensure alignment with production objectives.
• Participate in progress review meetings and support corrective action planning for schedule recovery where required.
• Facilitate effective communication between planning and execution teams.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain and update trackers for raised, pending, and completed pick slips for effective internal monitoring and control.
• Prepare periodic reports on production progress, material availability, WIP status, and schedule performance.
• Ensure accurate planning records and documentation are maintained.
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• SAP (Material Management / Production Planning transactions)
• Fabrication and Shop Floor Operations Knowledge
• WIP Monitoring and Progress Tracking
• Material Coordination and Inventory Awareness
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Planning Tools