Planner

A factory planner is a professional responsible for planning and organizing the production operations of a factory to optimize the use of resources and maximize profitability. The duties of a Plant Planner may include:

1. Plan and coordinate production based on demand and plant capacity.
2. Develop short and long term production plans to ensure optimal use of resources and avoid downtime.
3. Evaluate current production processes and propose improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
4. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance departments to resolve production issues and improve equipment reliability.
5. Establish quality standards for production and ensure compliance with them.
6. Evaluate production costs and propose solutions to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
7. Develop production reports and data analysis to track plant performance and identify areas for improvement.
8. Coordinate production activities with other departments of the company, such as logistics, sales and finance.
9. Assess staffing needs and participate in the recruitment process to ensure the plant has the staff needed to meet its production goals.
10. Ensure that safety standards are followed at all times to prevent accidents and injuries.