Schedule planning manager vs production controller

Differences between schedule planning manager and production controller duties and responsibilities

Schedule planning manager example responsibilities.

• Manage and reduce inventory by deploying Kanban, consign and vendor-manage inventory.
• Create and implement a MRP system to purchase raw materials and packaging base on demand.
• Enhance MRP system by creating sequels for a more accurate control of inventory, and designing screen and report layouts.
• Monitor performance at third-party manufacturing sites measuring on-time and accurate order fulfillment and ensuring that all critical KPIs are meet.
• Implement raw material direct delivery Kanban process.
• Assist with implementation and troubleshooting of BAAN production scheduling system.

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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