Production Planner

We are hiring on behalf of a leading producer of Composite Polymeric Materials in the GCC, a company at the forefront of innovation and industry excellence!

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and planning production activities to ensure efficient workflow, optimal resource utilization, and timely delivery of sales orders. This role involves working closely with supply chain, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to manage material availability, monitor production schedules, and ensure real-time ERP integration for accurate planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and resource availability.
2. Check production dashboards for scheduling and real-time ERP updates.
3. Coordinate with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure materials are available for planned production.
4. Calculate material requirements using ERP and planning tools, ensuring accuracy and alignment with supply chain needs.
5. Generate purchase requests for materials when necessary, coordinating with the Procurement team.
6. Ensure seamless material movement from warehouse to the shop floor in coordination with warehouse teams.
7. Track progress of work orders, ensuring adherence to production schedules.
8. Identify variances in planned and actual material consumption and coordinate with the Costing Team for accuracy.
9. Work closely with the Production Manager and Shop Floor Supervisors to oversee labor resource entries and job closure in the ERP system.
10. Implement best practices for production efficiency, reducing downtime and material waste.
11. Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and quality control guidelines.
12. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production workflow.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent with manufacturing background.

Experience:

Minimum five years in production planning or manufacturing operations.

Technical Skills:

Strong analytical skills to assess material requirements and scheduling efficiency.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization.