JOB PURPOSE
Efficiently plan and utilize the capacity of Ducab’s multi-site plants to optimize Production Output and Machine utilization to produce the required quantity of conforming product in line with the sales demand. Identify potential opportunities for productivity improvement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES
Supervision
• Plan and supervise all activities in the assigned area to meet all performance objectives
Policies, Processes and Procedures
• Supervise the implementation of all section policies, processes and procedures
Budgets and Operational Plans
• Provide inputs to the section head for the development of budgets and work plans
• Allocate manpower resources to the assignment and develop schedules in order to deliver the section objectives
Reports
• Provide Management with accurate and timely Planning reports, as required
Continuous Improvement
• Participate in initiatives for innovation and continuous improvement in pursuit of greater productivity
• Provide support to other Manufacturing and related areas to enable improvement in the existing systems, further development of the manufacturing facilities and of its Information System
Outsourcing
• Identify potential orders for outsourcing to enable optimum utilization of machine capacity
Procurement of Raw Materials
• Coordinate with Purchase department for procurement of raw material and confirm availability to commit to customer enquiries for optimum machine utilization and delivery commitment
Planning
• Create planned orders in APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) to optimize production capacity and machine utilization, review and provide an acknowledgement date to the customer orders and monitor their progress across multi-site plants of the company
• Respond to the customer delivery enquiries/tenders through the Commercial function to facilitate greater manufacturing efficiencies and adhere to the agreed delivery schedule by the customer
• Advise delivery lead times for all product groups to Commercial based on Capacity Plan and forward load to enable better business prospects
• Prepare and circulate weekly Production Forecast with site Production Planners to achieve weekly planned capacity of the plant and adhere to the delivery schedule
• Liaise in re-planning and re-scheduling customer orders to meet the customer and sales expectation and communicate to site planners to ensure the revised plans are followed and executed.
Integration with Plant Site Plans
• Co-ordinate with the Site Planners to ensure all planned orders are delivered on time and to support the site planners with assistance from other sites to best utilize the manufacturing capacity
• Plan and schedule the maintenance of Plant and machinery, as advised by Engineering Supervisors to optimize the output and efficiency
KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and inventory control within a company’s global operations. Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) especially Master Planning of Resources and detailed scheduling.
Good knowledge of ERP systems like SAP
Desirable : Qualification in Operations Management
Job Skills: Planning and Organizing skills, excellent communication skills
Behavioural Competencies : Strategic and analytical thinking, transparency, integrity, professionalism, caring & supportive style, passion for excellence, change management orientation
Experience : 6 to 8 years of professional experience in the Supply Chain function with at least 3 years in a similar planning role in the manufacturing industry