Production Planner Job Description - Decora

1 ProductionIssue Number 1 Dateof Issue:13 January 2011 Production PlannerJob DescriptionExcellence Inspiration Integrity GrowthJob Title: Production PlannerJob Family:ProductionReports to:Joint Operations ManagerMain function:Overall responsibility for the ownership and development of a Production Scheduling System within abusy Production environment and the control of operational parameters and Production statuscommunications to support the individual Production responsibilities: Maintain and manage the Scheduling Systemon a dailybasis to support the OperationsSupervisors including timely completion of orders,communication ofout of stocks etc. Develop and supervise the Production Co-ordinators Review scheduling requirements and ensure blinds are manufactured withinscheduleddeadlines Produce weekly / monthly reports as required Provide support with the introduction of new products to ensure operational planningrequirements are completed on time and within budget Ensure timely, full and accurate communication withall relevant departments on any factorswhich impact on delivery dates, commitments to customers, quality etc Any other reasonable duties which may be required from management from time to timeThis job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive andmay be reviewed in the future dependingupon operational requirements and staffing Inspiration Integrity GrowthPersonnel SpecificationJob Title: Production PlannerJob Family:ProductionReports to.

2 Joint Operations ManagerFactorEssential CriteriaDesirable CriteriaAttainments5 GCSE s Grade C passes to include English& Maths (or equivalent)Third levelrelevantqualificationExperienceMini mumof 3 years relevant Planningexperience within a busy ManufacturingenvironmentExperience of work scheduling /planningCo-ordinating, collating, analysingand reporting on data collected fromvarious sourcesExperience of Supervising a team ofadministration staffSpecial AptitudesExcellent organizational, planningandadministrative abilitiesDetermination to see jobs through tocompletionAssertive / strong personalityAbility to work on own initiativeAbility to work accurately and within strictdeadlinesDispositionConfidence relating to othersExcellentwritten and verbalcommunication skillsProfessional attitudeFlexible approach to work & availability forovertime when requiredAmbitious to progress within themanufacturing fiel