FMCG Production Scheduler

SUMMARY:
FMCG Production Scheduler

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop detailed production schedules: Analyze ATP, demand forecasts, and market trends to create accurate production schedules, aligning with resources like labor and materials. Develop detailed schedules considering setup, machine run times, quality checks, and lead times
• Adjust Production Schedules: Adjust production schedules by modifying timelines for customer orders, urgent requests, or disruptions, implementing contingency plans, and re-prioritizing tasks to meet critical deadlines and minimize downtime
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Teams Communicate production schedules to teams, ensure task understanding, facilitate regular updates, collaborate with procurement and quality assurance for timely materials and inspections, and address any issues
• Monitor Production Progress: Monitor production activities, track progress, assess goal achievement, identify delays or issues, and implement corrective actions to address disruptions and adjust schedules for timely completion
• Optimize Production Efficiency: Analyze and improve production scheduling by reducing setup times, minimizing downtime, and enhancing resource utilization. Implement changes to streamline processes, adjust capacity, and align schedules with future demand and targets
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of materials and finished goods to prevent overstocking, collaborate with procurement for timely orders, and manage supplier relationships to meet production needs

• National Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B-Tech: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management. Experience in a similar industry is preferred