Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate organizational growth by providing comprehensive human resource services. We specialize in industries such as banking and non-banking financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, fintechs, telecommunications, and retail.Job Summary
The Production Planning Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules to meet demand, optimize capacity, and ensure timely delivery.
The role requires strong cross-functional coordination, data-driven planning, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a manufacturing or production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling:
Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on forecasts, capacity, and inventory.
Monitor execution against plan and adjust schedules to address disruptions, shortages, or priority changes.
Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials to meet output targets.
Materials & Inventory Coordination:
Work closely with procurement and stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
Support MRP activities and monitor inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or excess holdings.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Serve as the coordination point between production, procurement, quality, logistics, and sales teams.
Communicate production priorities, changes, and constraints clearly to stakeholders.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring:
Track and report KPIs including schedule adherence, output efficiency, downtime, and wastage.
Prepare production plans, variance analyses, and management reports.
Process Improvement & Compliance:
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning accuracy, capacity utilization, and cost control.
Ensure production plans comply with quality, safety, and operational standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
4–7 years’ experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination, or operations.
Strong knowledge of production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in MS Excel; ERP/MRP system experience is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Key Competencies:
Production planning and coordination
Stakeholder management
Data-driven decision-making
Ability to work under pressure and manage change
High attention to detail and operational discipline.