Planning Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Planning Engineer with expertise in optimizing production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive efficiency, manage resources effectively, and ensure smooth demand-to-delivery processes. If you are passionate about production planning, collaboration, and delivering excellence in manufacturing. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of production planning, resource management, and risk mitigation, with a focus on optimizing production schedules to meet customer demands. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, inventory, procurement, and quality control, to align production schedules with operational capabilities and materials availability. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules aligned with customer orders, production capacity, and material availability.
• Track and update order progress, ensuring adherence to production timelines and identifying any potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the Inventory team to ensure materials are available for production, and coordinate with Procurement for timely material replenishment.
• Real-time schedule adjustments based on unexpected delays, machine breakdowns, or labor shortages to minimize impact on overall efficiency.
• Communicate production plans and timelines across departments, including Production, Procurement, Sales, and Quality Control.
• Proactively manage risks, including material shortages or machine downtimes, and adjust schedules to mitigate disruptions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery rates, production lead times, and resource utilization, reporting to senior management.
• Optimize material stock levels, coordinating with Procurement to ensure timely reordering and avoiding production delays.
• Identify areas for process improvement by analyzing production data, reducing downtime, and increasing throughput.
• Support cross-departmental coordination, ensuring alignment between production schedules and operational capacity.
• Maintain accurate production records, documenting scheduling changes and performance data for process improvement.
• Provide regular updates to the Sales and Customer Service team on production progress, potential delays, and order fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain SOPs related to production scheduling and materials planning to ensure consistency and quality in production processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role in a manufacturing environment. Experience in PVC manufacturing or home appliances is preferred .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and analyzing production data. ERP/MRP experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of resource management, capacity planning, and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination across departments.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of production processes and resource management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage complex production schedules