Order planner vs production controller

Differences between order planner and production controller duties and responsibilities

Order planner example responsibilities.

• Create budgets, select sites, negotiate contracts, manage logistics, oversee food and beverage, and coordinate vendors
• Install FRU solution and RMA process throughout the graphics division.
• Develop all turnaround lift plans, monitor / track subcontractor QA/QC, adherence to design/industry specifications and all safety performance.
• Develop and establish planning requirements for systems integration and mfg configurations on composite structures.

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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