Lead planner vs production controller

Differences between lead planner and production controller duties and responsibilities

Lead planner example responsibilities.

• Develop and manage ISO work instructions and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage high visibility and important customer BOM changes.
• Develop the baseline schedule for EPC projects.
• Lead all CPM schedule coordination, creation and maintenance efforts.
• Used MRP as a forecast tool to place orders for require parts.
• Involve in all aspects of planning and scheduling of the EPC schedule for the entire project.
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Production controller example responsibilities.

• Manage multiple windows to access accurate inventory, P.O numbers and job numbers.
• Schedule production and manage inventory of raw materials and finish products using the MRP inventory control system.
• Manage production order releases base on space, capacity, man power and indenture BOM build schemes.
• Provide management with visibility of material shortages, backlogs, manage WIP variances and other potential schedule conflicts.
• Manage warehouse and shipping departments, responsible for outsourcing secondary machining of materials, purchasing MRO supplies and logistics.
• Flight line expediter ensures maintenance accomplishment and sortie production by managing, controlling and directing allocate resources and personnel.
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