To monitor and manage capacity with the designated manufacturing representatives in order to allow timely release of work and execution of the manufacturing and assembly phases of the order fulfilment process. The position is a generic one allowing maximum flexibility within the department. The incumbent can be responsible for performing one or all of the following activities performed within the department subject to load and activity levels:
Capacity planning
MRP planning
Scheduling & finite planning
Assembly planning & scheduling
The individual will be accountable for the support of both customer needs and the manufacturing processes. Through its operation the position will ensure the timely scheduling and execution of customer orders which compliment the capabilities of the plant whilst providing maximum utilisation and adherence to customer requirements.
2.Accountabilities
Detailed planning and scheduling of specific parts to meet the requirements of the overall sales plan.
Maintenance of accurate capacity profiles coupled with gating and scheduling of work to maximise utilisation of the machine tools within their responsibility area.
Support and liaise with manufacturing supervision to ensure that the load and capacity data is agreed and managed jointly.
As required expedite both manufactured and flag purchased part requirements to Inventory to facilitate the elimination of shortages in the assembly areas.
Ensure that sufficient data is available re load and capacity to enable the timely decision making process as regards subcontract activities. Actively recommend when such a course of action is required to safeguard customer deliveries.
Liaise closely with shipping to ensure accurate instructions are available to the assembly areas in relation to customer requirements and product configurations required to enable timely shipment of product to plan.