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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled Production & Planning Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production processes while ensuring efficient planning and scheduling of manufacturing activities. Your expertise will help improve productivity, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, quality assurance, and logistics to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering principles, production management, and supply chain coordination. You will analyze production data, forecast demand, and develop strategies to meet production targets and deadlines. Additionally, you will implement continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot production issues to enhance overall efficiency. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about manufacturing processes and have a proactive approach to planning and production, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our company's success.
Responsibilities
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- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
- Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze production data to forecast demand and capacity.
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve production issues.
- Optimize resource utilization and reduce production costs.
- Prepare reports on production performance and progress.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and support production staff as needed.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience in production planning and manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with production management software and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.
- Willingness to adapt to changing production demands.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with production planning?
- How do you handle unexpected production delays?
- Describe a time you improved a manufacturing process.
- What software tools are you proficient in for production management?
- How do you ensure quality standards are met during production?
- Can you explain your approach to resource optimization?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment?
- What strategies do you use for effective team collaboration?
