Planning Engineer

Job Purpose

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for translating project plans into executable shop-floor schedules, ensuring timely material availability, monitoring production progress, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve fabrication and production targets. The role serves as a critical link between planning, production, stores, and material handling functions to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Interpret Level-3 (L3) project plans and convert them into monthly product-wise and shop-wise production schedules.
• Prepare Monthly Fabrication Schedules (FS) for each shop, including projected start and completion dates for all fabrication activities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify potential delays or bottlenecks impacting production targets.

Material Planning & Coordination

• Raise material pick slips in SAP as per production requirements and approved schedules.
• Coordinate with Stores and Material Handling teams to ensure timely material availability on the shop floor.
• Track material status and proactively resolve shortages that may impact planned activities.

Work-In-Progress (WIP) Monitoring

• Monitor and track Work-In-Progress (WIP) across fabrication and production shops.
• Generate and share daily progress updates with stakeholders, highlighting production status, pending activities, and critical concerns.
• Maintain visibility of shop-level progress against planned schedules.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Planning , Production , Stores, and other stakeholders to review progress and ensure alignment with production objectives.
• Participate in progress review meetings and support corrective action planning for schedule recovery where required.
• Facilitate effective communication between planning and execution teams.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain and update trackers for raised, pending, and completed pick slips for effective internal monitoring and control.
• Prepare periodic reports on production progress, material availability, WIP status, and schedule performance.
• Ensure accurate planning records and documentation are maintained.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Production Planning and Scheduling
• SAP (Material Management / Production Planning transactions)
• Fabrication and Shop Floor Operations Knowledge
• WIP Monitoring and Progress Tracking
• Material Coordination and Inventory Awareness
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Planning Tools