SUMMARY

A manufacturing planner is someone who is responsible for creating and administering the schedule for the manufacturing process of a product. He has to take care of operations and ensure that the product is shipped to customers as well as guarantee customer satisfaction.

JOB DESCRIPTION; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The manufacturing planner has to handle and monitor the manufacturing cycle of a product.

• He/she has to liaison and coordinates with the sales, procurement and other departments in the organization’s supply chain network.

• He/she is responsible for developing and executing the schedule for the manufacture of goods.

• He/she needs to handle distribution deadlines and ensure that customer’s demands are fulfilled.

• He/she has to perform regular audits regarding manufacturing capacity, size of the workforce and production specifications of the organization.

• After the manufacturing process has started, he/she has to ensure that the proper schedule is being kept to.

• He/she has to make detailed reports about each cycle in the manufacturing process.

COMPETENCIES

A manufacturing planner has to be a very organized person to be successful in this profession. He should be equipped with the unique ability to be a good planner and analyzers and also be able to think on short-term and long-term basis. He should have the communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with customers, vendors and staff. He should possess the ability to gain the confidence and credibility of others. He must have an eye for details.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

A 4–year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management is required for persons who want to become a manufacturing planner. Alternatively, a college degree in any stream is necessary. Possessing a certificate from the Association for Operations Management is an added advantage for persons who want to increase their marketability.