Job Description

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1) Job Purpose
Support day to day operations related to Production planning and supply chain of windows, Extrusion, hardware, MIS and other related projects for Eternia.
3) Job Context & Major Challenges:
Job Context: * Demand Forecasting:

• Understanding and analyzing market demand to forecast the production needs accurately.
• Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to gather information on customer orders and market trends.
• Inventory Management:

• Balancing the need for sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demand without excessive overstock.
• Managing raw material and finished goods inventory efficiently to minimize holding costs.
• Production Scheduling:

• Developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Coordinating with different departments, such as manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to align production plans.
• Resource Optimization:

• Optimizing the utilization of manpower, machinery, and other resources to meet production goals.
• Adjusting schedules in response to unexpected events, such as machine breakdowns or supply chain disruptions.
• Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborating with various departments like sales, procurement, and operations to gather information and align plans.
• Communicating production schedules and changes effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Technology Integration:

• Utilizing technology, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, to streamline and automate production planning processes.

Major Challenges: * Supply Chain Disruptions:

• Dealing with unexpected events like supplier issues, transportation delays, or geopolitical factors affecting the supply chain.
• Changing Customer Demand:

• Adapting to fluctuations in customer demand and adjusting production plans accordingly.
• Resource Constraints:

• Managing production within constraints such as limited manpower, machine capacity, or budget restrictions.
• Quality Control:

• Ensuring that production schedules do not compromise product quality and meeting quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement:

• Striving for continuous improvement in production planning processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communication Challenges:

• Effectively communicating changes in production schedules to various stakeholders and managing expectations.

4) Key Result Areas/Accountabilities:
Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities
Supporting Actions
Managing Production Planning and supply chain of windows, Extrusion, hardware

• Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules.
• Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.
• Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
• Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.

Skills Required