Production Planner
Label House Group Limited
- Mt.Hope/Curepe
- Negotiable
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 23/10/2024
- Human Resources
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the production schedule for both flexographic and digital printing and finishing. The Production Planner ensures that all production activities are efficiently coordinated to meet client deadlines and maximize production capacity.
Production Scheduling
Optimize production workflows by adjusting for any variables impacting the production timeline.
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for flexographic and digital printing and finishing.
Create comprehensive plans outlining production sequence, including printing, finishing, quality control, and maintenance to ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to client delivery dates
Regularly review and update schedules to accommodate changes in client orders and production capabilities.
Consider machine availability, material availability, and production capacity when developing schedules.
Priority Management
Proactively identify and address issues or bottlenecks in the pre-production process to prevent delays and ensure smooth production flow.
Assess production schedule and assign priorities to orders based on delivery deadlines, order readiness, and resource availability.
Proactively identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks.
Provide priorities to the Pre Press department to ensure scheduled orders are ready for production.
Communication and Coordination
Provide timely updates to the Sales team on production progress and potential delays and inform any relevant information affecting client expectations.
Collaborate with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to optimize production order sequences coordinating production and maintenance efforts to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency.
Maintain open communication with the Sales team about schedule changes impacting delivery dates.
Staff and Resource Management
Maximize the use of planning software to optimize schedules and automate order processing and leverage technology to streamline production workflows and improve efficiency.
Coordinate with HR to meet staffing needs, including hiring temporary workers or adjusting shifts.
Assess staffing levels and availability to determine maximum production capacity.
Work closely with the Plant Manager and HR Manager to integrate all available staff into the production plan.
Schedule Monitoring and Optimization
Closely track the progress of scheduled orders within the 10 and 5-day fixed schedules.
Consolidate similar orders to minimize setup times and adjust production sequences to maximize machine utilization.
Regularly review production metrics like job completion rates, material availability, and machine uptime.
Identify potential risks or delays that may impact the schedule.
Continuously monitor and optimize the production schedule to ensure timely order completion and efficient resource use.
Degree/Diploma:
- Bachelor or Technical Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in Production Planning or Supply Chain Management are advantageous
Required hands-on, technical or other types of training to perform the job:
- Proficiency in production planning and scheduling techniques.
- Understanding of flexographic and digital printing processes.
- Familiarity with inventory management and supply chain logistics
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with flexographic and digital label production is preferred.
- Proven track record in optimizing production schedules and improving efficiency.
Label House Group Limited
- 24-25 Frederick Settlement Industrial Estate, Caroni, Trinidad
- 868 663 0604
