Production Planner

PRÆSIDIAD; Województwo opolskie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Praesidiad Group is seeking an experienced Production Planner in Poland to orchestrate the planning and scheduling of manufacturing activities. You will develop machine and cell production plans, create ERP orders, and coordinate materials and external services.

The role requires strong MRP knowledge, Lean manufacturing familiarity, and fluent English to communicate across departments and with suppliers. A KPI‑driven environment with a focus on on-time delivery and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Higher education in production planning or sourcing is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in planning and scheduling a manufacturing facility.
• Strong grasp of MRP logic, scheduling, capacity planning and routings.
• Experience with inventory management and cost accounting techniques.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and ERP systems (SAP/IFS).
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan production of semi-finished and finished goods in allocated area.
• Prepare production plans for machines and production cells with reconstructions and shutdowns.
• Create production orders in ERP for machines and products.
• Order materials according to calculations and demand; ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate external services and cooperate with subcontractors.
• Resolve late shipments, material shortages and order changes with management.
• Enter data into ERP and maintain records for production.
• Contribute to achieving annual production KPI and scrap reduction.

Skills

English fluent

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

KPI driven

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Higher education in production planning/sourcing

Tools

SAP

IFS

MS Office

Job description

• Planning the production of semi-finished and finished products in the allocated area with the use of machinery and equipment.
• Preparation of a production plan for machines and production cells, including reconstructions and shutdowns.
• Creating production orders in the ERP program for individual machines and products.
• Ordering materials according to calculations and real demand
• Ensuring the timely execution of production orders.
• Planning of external services in the assigned area.
• Cooperation with subcontractors and co-operators in the implementation of production processes.
• Assist management to resolve problems with late shipments, material shortages, customer schedule changes, and cancellations of customer orders.
• Providing required documents to production department
• Calculating and creating the demand for materials, raw materials and semi-finished products.
• Entering appropriate data and records into the ERP system.
• Realization of annual production goals concerning work efficiency, machine efficiency, stock level, scrap and non-conforming products.
• Compliance with health and safety and fire protection regulations.
• Cooperation with other employees in achieving the company's goals.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills required with the ability to work well with all levels of employees and internal departments in a diverse environment.
• High sense of responsibility, meticulousness and commitment.
• Results oriented – KPI driven role

Skills and Experience

• Higher education with the profile related to production planning/sourcing.
• +3 years’ experience in planning and scheduling a manufacturing facility
• Fluency and proficiency in the practical application of MRP logic, scheduling logic, order policies, capacity planning, input/output control, product structures, routings, and standards maintenance.
• IFS &/or SAP experience is very advantageous
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling, production planning and detailed scheduling, demand management, purchasing, and cost accounting techniques.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken