Production Planning & Scheduling Manager at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• The Production Planning Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules to meet demand, optimize capacity, and ensure timely delivery.
• The role requires strong cross-functional coordination, data-driven planning, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on forecasts, capacity, and inventory.
• Monitor execution against plan and adjust schedules to address disruptions, shortages, or priority changes.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials to meet output targets.

Materials & Inventory Coordination:

• Work closely with procurement and stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
• Support MRP activities and monitor inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or excess holdings.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Serve as the coordination point between production, procurement, quality, logistics, and sales teams.
• Communicate production priorities, changes, and constraints clearly to stakeholders.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• Track and report KPIs including schedule adherence, output efficiency, downtime, and wastage.
• Prepare production plans, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Process Improvement & Compliance:
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning accuracy, capacity utilization, and cost control.
• Ensure production plans comply with quality, safety, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 4–7 years’ experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; ERP/MRP system experience is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• Production planning and coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Ability to work under pressure and manage change
• High attention to detail and operational discipline.