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Production Planner

Functional area:  Manufacturing
Location:  China
City:  Shanghai
Company name:  Atlas Copco Industrial Technique (Shangh
Date of posting:  May 13, 2026

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The Role

  • Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Organize and schedule production requirements throughout the site, ensuring all customer orders are completed efficiently, on time and in way that optimizes the overall production performance.  
    • Actively engage and work with other departments to ensure a collaborative approach throughout the planning process.  
    • Proactively work with the Planning Manager to support with the delivery of the strategic vision and direction of the department.
    • Work with the wider team to maximize learning and engagement. 
    • Proactively identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. 
    • Responsible for all planning of rivet production to support customer requirements
    • Plan and monitor the capacity, planning and production of the rivet manufacturing areas 
    • Provide monthly targets for the rivet manufacturing processes, identifying and resolving any capacity issues with the aid of operations. 
    • Produce production schedules for the rivet manufacturing processes taking into account the processing rules whilst minimizing machine changeovers without impacting customer deliveries 
    • Take part in the daily production meeting, reporting KPI’s and raising any problems or concerns 
    • Ensure the weekly MRP plans are maintained, new orders are released in a timely manner and MRP messages are actioned accordingly 
    • Responsible for generating documentation for rivet sub contract processes. 
    • Ensure rivet sub contract supply is in line with customer requirements and the supplier delivery performance is reviewed on a monthly basis.
    • Report/analyse on time delivery, identifying the root cause for shortages and liaising with relevant departments to prevent re-occurrence  
    • Ensure all Work Instructions for planning are up to date and support the training/mentoring of staff as required 
    • Review MRP parameters, sales forecasts and system requirements to ensure the rivet planning process is optimized 
    • Provide support to produce the monthly S&OP plans to show the medium to long term production requirements for the key rivet production processes and highlight any capacity/manning gaps 
    • Support the equipment planning when required, providing cover for holidays/sickness 
    • Liaise with other departments to support rivet manufacturing throughout the business 
    • Identify opportunities to develop and improve the role in line with the values of continuous improvement. Working with various stakeholders implementing any changes in an efficient and cost effective manor  
    • Provide support to any key projects involving rivets that require production planning and/or customer planning requirements  
    • Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Company 

 

What you can expect from us? 

To support production areas in providing a sustainable world-leading manufacturing facility, through the improvement and development of the processes and process teams.

 

 

 

What we expect of you? 

Education / Qualifications

 

  • A minimum of 2-3 years experience of working in a similar planning/supply chain role 
  • Experience of working in the automotive sector is desirable but not essential  
  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment 
  • Experience of using ERP and MRP systems 
  • Competency with using Microsoft Excel to quickly analyse data 
  • High level of computer literacy and an ability and willingness to learn new software 
  • High level of communications skills and a self-motivated individual with the constant ambition to ensure the team succeed. 
  • Excellent communication skills in the English language speaking and writing 

 

Person Specification

  • A true team player who is resourceful and is comfortable managing and driving change 
  • Operates well under pressure and is able to prioritize work according to the needs of the business. 
  • Possess good IT skills and is focussed on streamlining processes to drive efficiencies and strive for continuous improvement. 
  • Takes a methodical approach to the job with good attention to detail when planning and carrying out tasks
  • Has a conscientious, positive attitude to quality and workmanship 
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels and takes a pragmatic approach 
  • Ability to make decisions, using their initiative and carry out appropriate actions in line with the company policy and strategy 
  • A self-starter with an interest in personal and career development and training within the workplace 

 

 

 

City
Shanghai

 

 

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