Production Planner

Job Description

Flowserve

Role Summary:

Production planning department is responsible Product BOM Creation and material expedition and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. Duties include a specific focus on the materials and goods required in the production phase, ensuring the working space is properly maintained to have optimal performance.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Adequate knowledge in production planning and quality control principles.
• Experience in ERP system preferably Oracle and Microsoft Office products with day to day transactions knowledge.
• Support activities of Production by providing scheduling and feeding material in collaboration with SCM .
• Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.
• Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer demand.
• Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and stage inspection closure.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply chain quality control, warehouse and other staff for proactively executing production plan.
• Identify bottlenecks and ensure proper utilization of all resources to achieve operational targets.
• Conduct daily meetings to keep track of planning & production schedules.
• Assist in standardization, product enhancements , lead time & cost reduction initiatives .
• Responsible for addressing warranty & Site complaints
• Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls. Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality and productivity.
• Encouraging continuous improvement in all processes and services.
• To stive department KPI’s where applicable.
• Providing Technical support to the Team members & Peer group.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience (3 to 4 years) within related industry including knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Excellent ability in reading Engineering drawings / documents / Reports.
• Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.
• Effective communication skills.
• High level of presentation and reporting skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual with a positive and proactive approach and strong customer service ethic.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of Mechanical Seals & Auxiliary systems / Rotating equipment would be an added advantage.
• Lean Certification (Yellow or Green Belt) Preferred.
• ASNT NDT Level 2 certification
• Hands-on experience in Pump assembly, repair & servicing is an added advantage