PRODUCTION PLANNER

Key Responsibilities

. Supervise machinists and operators to achieve daily production targets.

. Translate the production plan into clear machine, job and manpower assignments.

. Track hourly/daily output and address shortfallsbefore they affect delivery.

. Ensure machinists follow approved programs, setups, process sheets and work instructions.

. Enforce first-piece, in-process and last-piece quality checks where required.

. Coordinate tooling, materials, drawings and inspection readiness before jobs start.

. Escalate machine breakdowns, quality problems and capacity constraints promptly.

. Control work-in-progress and maintain good housekeeping and shop-floor discipline.

. Coach machinists on productivity, quality, setup discipline and safe working practices.

. Support improvement of cycle time, changeover time and machine utilisation.

. Provide accurate shift/daily handover on output, delays and outstanding actions.

Job Requirements

. Diploma/NITEC or equivalent practical manufacturing background.

. Minimum 3 years of CNC production or machining experience, with supervisory exposure preferred.

. Good understanding of CNC workflow, drawings, production targets and in-process quality.

. Able to organise machinists, jobs and priorities in a fast-moving shop floor.

Hands-on, disciplined and comfortable solving daily production issues.