Job Description

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Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Prioritize production jobs based on deadlines, machine capacity, and workload.
• Adjust daily and weekly plans to address urgent orders or production delays.
• Ensure production files, plates, and materials are ready before job start.

Coordination & Workflow Management

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Prepress, Printing, Finishing, Quality, and Logistics.
• Monitor job progress and intervene to solve bottlenecks or issues.
• Communicate job requirements clearly to all relevant departments.
• Ensure smooth transition of jobs from one stage to another.

Resource & Materials Management

• Plan manpower, machines, and materials based on job requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse to secure necessary raw materials (paper, inks, consumables).
• Optimize machine utilization to reduce downtime and setup waste.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor production KPIs including capacity utilization, delays, and waste.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly planning and performance reports.
• Analyze recurring issues and propose improvements for efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and develop planning team members.
• Assign tasks and follow up on team performance.
• Train junior planners on planning systems and workflow standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred; Production Engineering acceptable).
• 5–10 years of experience in a similar production planning role within the offset printing industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of offset printing processes, including prepress, CTP, sheet-fed machines, and finishing operations.
• Experience using MS Excel and other office suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coordination capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.