Production Planning Engineer

Iduast company; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Iduast company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced production planning specialist to develop and maintain plans for transformer manufacturing, ensure timely delivery, and optimize resource use.

You will coordinate across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain, monitor progress, identify delays, and implement recovery plans while ensuring material and capacity availability and reporting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in transformer or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules for transformer manufacturing orders.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays, and implement recovery plans.
• Ensure material and capacity availability to meet production and delivery targets.
• Track production KPIs and prepare planning and progress reports.
• Support production optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing processes

Job description

Responsible for production planning, scheduling, and coordination of transformer manufacturing activities to ensure timely delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment between production, materials, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules for transformer manufacturing orders.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays, and implement recovery plans.
• Ensure material and capacity availability to meet production and delivery targets.
• Track production KPIs and prepare planning and progress reports.
• Support production optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in transformer or electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.