Planning Leader

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities: Production PlanningDevelop daily and weekly production plans for a factory or product line to include resource planning and monitoring and reporting on performance against the plan. Operations ManagementProvide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols. Continuous ImprovementContribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

Performance ManagementRespond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; or monitor the performance of the team, allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality, and contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal. Stakeholder EngagementAssist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.

Health, Safety, and EnvironmentFollow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

Leadership and DirectionExplain the local action plan, to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done, and how this relates to the broader business plan and the organization's strategy, mission, and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals. Data Collection and AnalysisCollate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. Solutions AnalysisHelp others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice. SkillsPlanning and OrganizingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

Policy and proceduresWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives. Costing and BudgetingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on costing, budgeting and finance tasks. Data Collection and AnalysisWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

NegotiationNegotiates without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests. ReportingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports. Materials Requirements, Planning, Logistics And SCWorks with full competence. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Production PlanningWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that research incorporates production needs. Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent LevelExperience: 5 years and above.

Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others.