Aluminium Fabrication Production Planning Manager

• Prepare and plan manufacturing production schedules to prioritize and optimize production to improve labor and material costs.

• Coordinate with the logistics team to schedule shipments according to sales and customer orders.

• Plan and prepare raw material and equipment requirements to ensure availability to stock to minimize delays.

• Prepare dispatch delivery notes to ensure finished goods deliveries are dispatched on time to meet customer commitments.

• Coordinate with the production manager and supervisor to mitigate risks associated with planning, lead time and availability of materials.

• Prepare production reports based on quality, defects, wastage and delays.

• Design and implement new work flows to optimize production, labor utilization and quality, whilst reducing wastage and shrinkage.

• Carry out regular audits of surplus and obsolete inventory.

• Coordinate with the finance team to prepare project costings, monthly forecasts and variance reports.

• Plan production in line with mandatory Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability requirements.

• 8 – 10 years’ production planning in steel / aluminum fabrication, industrial insulation, cladding and jacketing for the oil & gas, marine and industrial sectors.

• Proficient in project management software tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• UAE driving license is a strong advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing

• Currently living in the United Arab Emirates – must be able to work in Ras Al Khaimah.

• Fluent in English – must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure.

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