Overview
The Production Planning Control Manager plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing sector by overseeing the planning and control of production operations. This position is responsible for ensuring that production processes are efficient, timely, and aligned with the overall business goals. A hallmark of this role is the ability to balance supply and demand effectively, while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
The Production Planning Control Manager collaborates with various departments, including engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to develop production schedules that meet customer needs without compromising on quality. By employing analytical skills, the manager assesses production performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implements changes to enhance efficiency. This role not only requires exceptional planning capabilities but also demands leadership qualities to guide a team of planning professionals toward achieving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and managing production schedules to meet delivery timelines.
- Coordinating with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Analyzing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Implementing inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels.
- Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborating with engineering and maintenance to address operational issues.
- Leading a team of production planners and providing mentorship and training.
- Utilizing ERP systems for data analysis and reporting purposes.
- Communicating with stakeholders to align production capabilities with business objectives.
- Tracking key performance indicators to measure production effectiveness.
- Preparing reports on production metrics for senior management review.
- Conducting regular audits of production processes to ensure efficiency.
- Developing contingency plans to mitigate risks in production schedules.
- Facilitating continuous improvement initiatives in production processes.
- Engaging in cost-analysis and budgeting for production planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning or operations management.
- Proven experience in leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Proficiency in ERP software and other production planning tools.
- Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
- Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory and safety requirements in manufacturing.
- Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis software.
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
Skills: project management,problem-solving skills,production processes,manufacturing,process improvement,leadership,microsoft office suite,data,lean manufacturing,erp software,supply chain management,inventory management,management,data analysis,production planning,analytical thinking
