Waqas Qadeer

Libera Consultants

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 Job Purpose/Objective:
 
 
 
 The Production Planning Director oversees and optimizes production planning processes. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain management. The incumbent will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective production operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
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 Develop and implement comprehensive production planning strategies and processes to meet production targets, optimize resource utilization and minimize lead times.
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 Oversee the production planning team, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
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 Collaborate with the COO and other key stakeholders to establish production goals, budgets, and timelines.
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 Monitor and analyze production data, including capacity utilization, lead times, and inventory levels, to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiency.
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 Lead the development and execution of production schedules, considering customer demand, resource availability, and production capacity.
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 Coordinate with procurement, technical support, and quality assurance teams to ensure the timely availability of materials, components, and resources for production.
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 Implement and maintain appropriate production planning systems, tools, and technology platforms to support effective decision-making and enable accurate forecasting.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production-related issues, including bottlenecks, quality concerns, and supply chain disruptions.
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 Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in production planning and supply chain management and proactively recommend and implement improvements.
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 Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and collaboration within the production planning department and across the organization.
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 Performs other job-related duties, as assigned by the line manager.
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 Education:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
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 Person Specification:
 
 
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 Proficiency in using specialized production planning software and enterprise resource planning Specification (ERP) systems.
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 Ability to assess production capacity, including machine capabilities and labor availability.
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 Knowledge of lean principles, such as just-in-time (JIT) production, waste reduction.
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 Understanding how to create and manage BOMs.
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 Ability to allocate resources effectively.
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 Awareness of quality control procedures and the ability to integrate quality standards into the production planning process.
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 Proficiency in analyzing production costs, including direct and indirect costs.
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 Understanding how to coordinate with suppliers and manage the supply chain.
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 Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to production efficiency.
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 Capability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
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 Proficiency in data analysis tools to evaluate production performance.
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 Understanding of project management principles and tools to plan and execute production related projects and initiatives.
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 Competencies:
 
 
 
 Core:
 
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 Effective Communication
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 Commitment and Accountability
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 Planning and Organizing
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 Client Focus
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 Initiative
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 Leadership:
 
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 Driving Results
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 Strategic Thinking
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 Coaching and Mentoring
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 Visioning and Alignment
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 Technical:
 
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 Using Production Planning Software
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 Production Scheduling
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 Supply chain Coordination
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 Data Analyst
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 Project Management
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 Minimum 12 years of experience as an Operations, Production Planning or similar role in the manufacturing and maintenance of:
 
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 Internal combustion engines
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 Marine propulsion systems
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 Power generation equipment
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 MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations
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 Expertise spans the entire lifecycle of industrial and marine power solutions, from design and production to aftermarket support and servicing.
 
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Production Planning Director

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