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Form of workNextStar Energy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Production Planning Specialist. The role of this professional is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of our production processes, encompassing critical aspects such as scheduling, quality assurance, and quantity control.
Responsibilities:
- Performing overall production strategy work to maximize profits (e.g. factory status and product spread analysis, budget management, yield management, cost management, production strategy, Production Planning/management),
- Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company’s products
- Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production
- Scheduling shifts and workers to provide proper coverage
- Watching costs to ensure the production process stays within budget
- Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
- Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
- Finding ways to improve productivity and reduce costs
- Using market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes
