Production Planning Coordinator

Position Overview

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 management