Production Planner

About the role

An organization is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to plan, coordinate and monitor daily factory production activities, ensuring efficient workflow, timely order completion and optimal use of resources. Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment is required; experience in wood manufacturing, furniture or joinery is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules based on orders, priorities and factory capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse and Design departments to keep production running smoothly.
• Monitor production progress and make sure orders are finished by their agreed deadlines.
• Plan and allocate manpower, machinery and materials.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and material shortages and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow up on raw material availability to avoid interruptions.
• Track production performance, productivity and schedule adherence.
• Update production plans as priorities and requirements change.
• Prepare regular production status reports for management and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Production Management or a related field.
• Mandatory previous experience in factory production planning or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in wood manufacturing, furniture production or joinery is a plus.
• Good understanding of production processes, workflow management and resource planning.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle several orders and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail and deadline awareness.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
• ERP experience is an advantage.