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The Production Planner will manage the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines. Your duties will include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.
The Production Planner ensures the production process goes smoothly by making sure all of the appropriate components are in place and ready to go.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the companys products
Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes
