Production Planner

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless production operations by developing, managing, and optimizing production schedules. You will be responsible for balancing production capacity with demand, coordinating resources, and ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently, on time, and within budget. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong analytical skills, and excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams, including procurement, warehousing, engineering, and operations.

Your ability to anticipate production challenges, mitigate risks, and streamline workflows will be essential in maintaining smooth manufacturing processes. You will be expected to monitor production progress, manage inventory levels, analyze data for continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities and Duties  

Production Scheduling

• Develop, implement, and manage detailed production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Balance production capacity with forecasted and actual demand to prevent overproduction or stock shortages.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to align schedules with material availability and workforce capacity.
• Adjust production plans dynamically in response to unforeseen changes such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or shifts in customer demand.
• Work closely with manufacturing supervisors to ensure smooth execution of planned schedules.

Inventory Management

• Ensure the availability of raw materials and components required for production.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with purchasing teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Track finished goods inventory and coordinate with warehousing teams for proper storage and distribution

Resource Allocation

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize production efficiency.
• Plan machine usage and downtime to optimize production flow.
• Identify potential resource shortages and implement proactive solutions

Production Monitoring

• Oversee daily production processes to ensure alignment with planned schedules.
• Track production progress and adjust plans as necessary to address delays or inefficiencies.
• Ensure product quality meets established standards and regulatory requirements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Generate reports on production performance, inventory levels, and resource utilization.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead time, machine uptime, and production costs.

Capacity Planning

• Forecast future production needs based on market trends, historical data, and customer orders.
• Assess future capacity requirements and recommend equipment upgrades or expansions as needed.

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field experience in Operations. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies (preferred).
• Understanding of industry safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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