Planning Engineer

Job Summary

The Planner is responsible for overseeing and streamlining all planning activities within an organization. This role ensures that all resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, are efficiently allocated to meet organizational goals. A key part of the position involves aligning daily operations with long-term strategic objectives, managing workflows, tracking progress, and adjusting plans as necessary to avoid delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & scheduling:
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, plans, and workflows for various departments.
• Issue shop floor production orders with all required specifications, routing, and instructions. Track production order progress, update status, and ensure timely job closure.
• Align departmental plans with overall business objectives and ensure consistency across operations.
• Coordinate with department heads to gather information and align priorities.
• Forecast and plan future demands for resources, including manpower, materials, and Equipment based on project schedules.
• Resource Management & Capacity planning:
• Monitor and optimize the allocation of resources (manpower, materials, equipment) to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain and update inventory levels to ensure production is not stopped due to lack of materials
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk Management:
• Monitor the execution of plans and schedules, ensuring that resources are allocated correctly and deadlines are met.
• Proactively identify risks and challenges to timelines and resources, providing solutions and adjustments when necessary.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management regarding production schedules, resource allocation, and potential risks.
• Create reports that include key performance indicators (KPIs), resource utilization metrics, and project progress, presenting these reports to stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Cross-Departmental Communication:
• Work closely with PMG, production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination across departments.
• Maintain effective communication between internal teams, ensuring that changes in plans or schedules are communicated clearly.
• Engage in meetings and discussions with other departments to align priorities and address emerging concerns