Key responsibilities
- Scheduling and coordination: Develop and maintain production schedules, coordinate product workflows, and manage production shifts.
- Inventory and materials management: Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or overstocking, and ensure materials are available when needed.
- Problem-solving: Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, and delays to keep the process on track.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including sales, procurement, and logistics, to align on production goals and resolve cross-functional issues.
- Reporting and analysis: Track production status, report on performance to management, and analyze costs to find opportunities for improvement.
Required skills and qualifications
- Educational background: A Diploma's degree in a related field like business administration, operations management, or a similar discipline is typically required.
- Analytical skills: The ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and solve complex problems is crucial.
- Communication and collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work effectively with different teams and communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Attention to detail: A meticulous approach is necessary for managing schedules, inventory, and production paperwork.
- Technical skills: Proficiency with industry-specific software and tools for planning, scheduling, and inventory management is often required.
