Production Planner
EAO Switch Corp
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive team environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and skill development opportunities.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring production schedules and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
- Used Software to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
- Used Software to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
- Participated in root cause analysis exercises to address quality concerns, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Streamlined communication between production department and upper management, ensuring timely updates on production progress and issues.