Senior Specialist Line Control

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Creating and managing production schedules: Planners develop detailed schedules for manufacturing processes, considering factors like demand forecasts, available resources, and production capacity
• Inventory management: They monitor stock levels, manage material flow, and work to prevent shortages or excesses.
• Coordinating with various teams: Production planners collaborate with production, inventory, logistics, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Analyzing demand forecasts: They analyze market trends and sales forecasts to anticipate future needs and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Optimizing workflows: Planners identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production process and implement solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Troubleshooting production issues: They investigate and resolve any problems that arise during the production process, such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues.
• Monitoring production progress: They track production against schedules, identify deviations, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicating with stakeholders: Planners keep relevant parties informed about production status, potential issues, and any necessary changes to the plan.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or related areas.
• Good understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow.
• Ability to analyze demand forecasts, production requirements, and inventory levels to support effective planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify production bottlenecks and resolve planning issues.
• Ability to monitor production progress, identify deviations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Good coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, Inventory, Logistics, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, managing changing priorities while supporting timely delivery and efficient production.