Production Planning and Tracking Specialist

Adecco; Dilovası; On-site; TRY 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Production Planning and Tracking Specialist for a client in the Energy sector. You will plan daily, weekly and monthly production, monitor capacity, and coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to meet delivery dates.

The role requires a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, strong Excel skills, and proven planning and communication abilities. You will ensure accurate data, and drive improvements in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret product specs.
• Proficiency in MS Excel including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Willingness to monitor production floor and visit suppliers when needed.
• Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
• Flexible, patient and solution-oriented towards changing customer demands.
• Disciplined with attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on orders, priorities and target delivery dates.
• Evaluate capacity across units, identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Monitor plan adherence by comparing planned vs. actual output.
• Track open work orders, WIP and completed production on the shop floor daily.
• Verify status, quantity and location of finished products for subsequent operations or shipment.
• Record data in SAP or tracking systems and analyze planned vs. actual production.
• Identify delays, backlogs, shortages and coordinate resolutions with relevant departments.
• Monitor workflow across production, quality, packaging and shipment to ensure timely transfer.
• Track subcontractor orders, evaluate workloads and ensure alignment with schedules.
• Report subcontractor performance including on-time delivery and delays.
• Prepare daily production tracking reports and management summaries.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Data analysis

Planning

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Production Planning and Tracking Specialist for our client in the Energy(Electric), for whom we provide consulting services.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant technical field, such as Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering,
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret the fundamental technical specifications of products,
• Proficiency in MS Excel including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis,
• Willingness to actively monitor the production floor and conduct site visits to outsourced (subcontracted) suppliers when necessary,
• Strong skills in planning, organization, task tracking, and prioritization,
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; ability to work effectively with various internal teams and external suppliers,
• A flexible, patient, and solution-oriented approach to shifting customer demands and priorities while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously,
• A disciplined work ethic characterized by attention to detail, a commitment to data accuracy, and a focus on seeing tasks through to completion.

Job Description

Production Planning and Capacity Management

• Prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders, project priorities, and target delivery dates by taking into account product technical specifications, production routings, operation durations, and labour requirements in coordination with relevant departments.
• Evaluate existing capacity across production units, work centres, and machines; compare workload against available capacity. Identify bottlenecks, overloads, and idle capacity within the production system, and develop proposals for improvements or alternative planning strategies.
• Monitor capacity utilization and plan adherence by comparing planned production against actual output.

Operational Tracking of In-House Production

• Track open work orders, work-in-progress, and completed production on the shop floor on a daily basis.
• Verify the physical status, quantity, and location of finished products, as well as their readiness for subsequent operations or shipment.
• Ensure that data regarding completed production is accurately and promptly recorded in SAP or the relevant tracking systems.
• Analyse planned versus actual production quantities, the completion status of operations, and any deviations from scheduled deadlines on a daily basis.
• Identify production delays, backlogs, material shortages, and capacity constraints, and coordinate resolution actions with the relevant departments.
• Monitor the workflow across production, quality control, packaging, and shipment to ensure the timely transfer of finished products to subsequent stages.

Subcontracted Production Planning and Monitoring

• Track production orders placed with subcontractors, including quantities, technical requirements, and target delivery dates. Monitor the progress of subcontracted production through phone calls, emails, and, when necessary, on-site visits.
• Regularly evaluate the current workloads, production capacities, and committed deadlines of subcontractors. Coordinate with relevant internal teams to ensure that subcontracted production aligns with the company’s internal production and shipment schedules.
• Verify—or coordinate the verification of—finished products from subcontractors, ensuring they meet quantity requirements, technical specifications (drawings), and physical completion standards in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Report on subcontractor performance, including on-time delivery, delays, open orders, and production progress.

Daily Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Prepare and distribute daily production tracking reports covering both in-house and subcontracted production status regarding open work orders, delayed orders, completed products, and jobs at risk of missing their deadlines. Ensure related files remain up-to-date and accurate.
• Report on planned versus actual production quantities, workloads, and capacity utilization rates for each unit and identify the causes of significant deviations.
• Prepare summary reports for management and relevant departments covering production performance, capacity status, bottlenecks, and critical action items.

Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate the impact of changes in customer demands or project priorities on production capacity and delivery dates, and inform the relevant departments accordingly.
• Identify gaps in production planning and tracking, and contribute to the standardization and improvement of these processes.
• Implement initiatives to enhance the accuracy of production data, reduce the need for manual tracking, and streamline reporting.

Adecco is a private employment agency under Turkey Employment Organization's authorization 554 license number 10.11.2022.