Production Planner

Job Description Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for all the candidates who have expertise in related field. As a Production Planner you will be responsible to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

• To manage a Production Plan based on sales requirements in line with processing machine capacities, materials and manpower availability, and other resources
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform capacity analysis to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
• To interface with the Manufacturing operations, Sales Support Team, Inbound Supply Chain and Outbound Logistics and other departments to determine the most efficient Production Plan
• To ensure that the product is delivered on time every time-100% service level
• Manage production planning at the manufacturing facility while considering efficiency and minimizing cost
• Ensure standard operating procedures outlined by Aviagen Company Quality policy are followed
• To ensure both efficient running of the factory combined with very high customer service levels
• Support new product developments
• To develop and enhance skills & knowledge within the Production Planning team to deliver efficient and effective planning

Job Qualifications:

• Poultry processing experience in a supervisory or managerial role in production or planning
• Bachelor’s Degree in a suitable field
• Highly numerate and data-driven, with strong analytical skills
• Excellent English written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and flexibility to changing work schedules required
• Strong attention to detail is required
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Production Planning environment with at least 3 years’ experience in an ERP system
• At least 3 years' experience in an environment, preferably a poultry plant
• Previous managerial-level experience in planning
• High degree of self-organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to “multi-task” and operate in an intensive environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Solid ERP experience related to demand, supply, and production planning and scheduling
• Ability to establish short- and long-term goals to meet customer needs

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.