Production Planner

Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.

Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.

Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.

Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.

Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.

Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.

Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.

Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.

Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.

Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.

Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.

Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.

Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.

Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.

Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.