Roles & Responsibilities :
1. Project Planning and Scheduling :
Developing Project Plans: Create detailed project timelines and schedules based on the project scope, resources, and deadlines.
Allocating Resources: Coordinate with different departments to ensure the availability of materials, machinery, and labor as per the requirements.
Monitoring Milestones: Track and plan milestones for various stages of manufacturing processes to ensure the production timeline is adhered to.
2. Tracking and Monitoring Progress :
Progress Monitoring : Regularly track the progress of the manufacturing processes, comparing actual performance with the planned schedule.
Updating Stakeholders : Provide timely updates to management and stakeholders on the status of production, highlighting potential delays or issues.
Troubleshooting Delays : Identify areas where progress is slower than expected, investigate the causes of delays, and recommend corrective actions.
3. Coordination and Communication :
Cross-Department Collaboration : Work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, procurement, quality control, stores, packing and other departments to ensure that the workflow is smooth and meets the set targets.
Communication : Communicate production priorities, changes in schedules, and other key information to relevant teams and stakeholders.
4. Risk Management :
Identifying Risks : Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or risks that could affect the production schedule (e.g., material shortages, machinery failure).
Contingency Planning : Develop contingency plans to address any unforeseen issues that may impact project timelines or production output.
5. Resource Optimization :
Efficiency Improvement : Ensure that resources such as labor, equipment, and raw materials are used efficiently to avoid overuse or wastage.
Capacity Planning : Analyze production capacity to avoid overloading or under-utilization of resources, adjusting schedules as needed.
6. Reporting and Documentation :
Progress Reports : Prepare regular progress reports detailing project status, any deviations from the schedule, and reasons for delays or issues.
Documenting Changes : Maintain detailed records of schedule changes, resource allocations, and project adjustments to provide accurate historical data for future projects.
7. Continuous Improvement :
Process Optimization : Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to manufacturing processes and scheduling techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Feedback Integration : Collect feedback from different departments to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and planning.
8. Computer skills essential for the role :
A. Proficiency in Scheduling and Project Management Software :
Microsoft Project / Primavera P6 :- For creating, tracking, and managing project schedules, timelines, and resource allocation.
B. Advanced Excel Skills :
Data Analysis & Reporting :- For creating Gantt charts, tracking progress against milestones, and analyzing production data.
Formulas and Functions : Knowledge of advanced Excel functions necessary for data analysis and reporting (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH etc.)
Pivot Tables & Charts : For summarizing data and generating reports for management review.
C. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems :
SAP : Knowledge in SAP PP (Production Planning) & MM (Materials Management) modules.
