Production Planner (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Planner to cover a Temporary Position (Maternity Leave, expected duration:18 months) in Olsztyn, Poland.

A Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure the efficient and timely production of goods. This role involves planning production schedules, managing resources, and ensuring that the manufacturing process runs smoothly. Production planners work closely with various departments, including purchasing, production, logistics, and quality control, to meet production goals and customer demand.
 

What you will do

• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay, adjusting schedules as necessary in response to production delays, equipment failures, or material shortages.

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient materials are available for production while minimizing excess stock.

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components, tracking and manage work-in-progress (WIP) to avoid bottlenecks or excess inventory.

• Work closely with production, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams to align schedules and ensure smooth production.

• Communicate production plans, changes, and potential issues to relevant teams to ensure alignment and minimize disruptions, acting as the main point of contact for any production-related queries or conflicts.

• Quickly address and resolve any production issues that arise, such as material shortages, equipment breakdowns, or labor challenges.

• Update production schedules to accommodate any unforeseen changes or delays, working with the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution of equipment issues.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as production efficiency, on-time delivery

• Generate reports on production performance, losses reported, using data to forecast future production needs and make informed planning decisions.

• Align production schedules with customer orders and forecasts to ensure on-time delivery.

• Work with order management and customer service teams to understand demand fluctuations and adjust plans accordingly, ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting delivery deadlines and managing lead times.

We believe you have

• Experience: Proven experience as a production planner or in a similar role, typically in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP or similar ERP systems) and MS Office for scheduling and data analysis.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle unexpected issues in production.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to coordinate between departments and manage expectations.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to Detail: Precision in planning to avoid errors in production scheduling and material allocation.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, logistics, and sales.

• Time Management: Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure to meet production targets.