Production Planning Engineer

Role Overview: You will be responsible for production scheduling, coordinating with various departments, capacity planning, risk assessment, maintaining communication, continuous improvement, adherence to standards, lead time management, collaboration with sales, documentation, problem resolution, and cost control to ensure smooth and efficient production processes. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain a dynamic production schedule to efficiently meet customer demands. - Collaborate closely with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure a seamless workflow and timely delivery. - Evaluate and optimize production capacities, providing recommendations for improvements or adjustments as needed. - Identify potential production challenges and proactively develop contingency plans to mitigate risks. - Maintain open and effective communication with relevant departments to promptly address issues and ensure a smooth production process. - Implement and monitor process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs. - Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and production guidelines. - Manage lead times for raw materials, production, and delivery to meet and exceed customer expectations. - Coordinate with sales teams to align production plans with accurate sales forecasts and customer orders. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including schedules, reports, and inventory levels. - Address and resolve production-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain workflow efficiency. - Monitor production costs and proactively work towards implementing cost-effective production methods without compromising quality. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field. - 4+ years experience in production planning within the cosmetics or related industry. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools. (Additional details of the company were not provided in the job description),