Production Planner (FOOD MANUFACTURING) (SR028)
1 week ago
Job Scope:
Production Scheduling
Create and maintain comprehensive production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
Consider production capacities, lead times, and resource availability.
Optimiz...
Job Scope:
Production Scheduling
- Create and maintain comprehensive production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
- Consider production capacities, lead times, and resource availability.
- Optimize the allocation of resources, such as labor, equipment, and raw materials, to meet production targets.
- Ensure that schedules are realistic and achievable within the given constraints.
Inventory Management
- Keep a close eye on raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory levels.
- Implement systems to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Develop strategies to minimize waste, especially with perishable ingredients.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely and efficient use of materials.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer demands, expectations, and special requirements.
- Align production schedules with customer needs and market demands.
- Communicate production schedules and any changes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain open lines of communication with production teams, procurement, and management.
Capacity Planning
- Regularly analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance production planning and overall operational effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement among the production teams.
Job Requirement:
- Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, especially in food or bakery manufacturing.
- Familiarity with bakery production processes and challenges related to perishable goods.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, sales, procurement).
- Essential knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards for ensuring food safety.
Perks & Benefits
- Employee equity
- Commission and bonus
- Work life balance
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