Senior Planning Engineer
25 days ago Egypt
About us
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Manufacturing
Join our dynamic manufacturing team and drive production excellence! We're seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to orchestrate our production processes and ensure seamless delivery of customer projects.
Job Summary
The Planning Senior Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring production plans to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of products. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and drives planning performance through effective KPI management.
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Key Roles & Responsibilities
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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Job Summary
The Planning Senior Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring production plans to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of products. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and drives planning performance through effective KPI management.
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Key Roles & Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling HPS (Healthy Production Start) Leadership Milestone Tracking & Follow-Up Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement KPI Management Portfolio & Reporting
Job Summary
The Planning Senior Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring production plans to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of products. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and drives planning performance through effective KPI management.
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Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Prepare and issue weekly production schedules for assembly lines aligned with capacity, demand, and material availability. Also ensure optimal sequencing and balancing of production lines to meet customer requirements.
- Update plans based on real-time changes in demand, supply constraints, or operational issues.
- HPS (Healthy Production Start) Leadership
- Lead the Healthy Production Start (HPS) process by coordinating with all functions (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Project management and etc.).
- Ensure all prerequisites (materials, manpower, documentation) are available prior to production start.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may affect production readiness.
- Milestone Tracking & Follow-Up
- Monitor and follow up on all production and project milestones to ensure they are on track. Proactively highlight deviations and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide regular status updates to management and key stakeholders.
- Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for plan failures, missed targets, or production deviations.
- Define and implement preventive and corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
- KPI Management
- Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including: OTD, BOV, BOL and LTO
- Portfolio & Reporting
- Develop and maintain the plant production portfolio, including Line utilization view.
- Share portfolio insights with all functions to support decision-making and alignment.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for management review.
- Opportunity to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with advanced production planning and scheduling systems
- Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with cross-functional teams
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development within manufacturing operations
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain
- Experience working with SAP/ERP systems is a must
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Responsibilities
Join our dynamic manufacturing team and drive production excellence! We're seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to orchestrate our production processes and ensure seamless delivery of customer projects.Job Summary
The Planning Senior Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring production plans to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of products. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and drives planning performance through effective KPI management.
`
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue weekly production schedules for assembly lines aligned with capacity, demand, and material availability. Also ensure optimal sequencing and balancing of production lines to meet customer requirements.
- Update plans based on real-time changes in demand, supply constraints, or operational issues.
- Lead the Healthy Production Start (HPS) process by coordinating with all functions (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Project management and etc.).
- Ensure all prerequisites (materials, manpower, documentation) are available prior to production start.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may affect production readiness.
- Monitor and follow up on all production and project milestones to ensure they are on track. Proactively highlight deviations and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide regular status updates to management and key stakeholders.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for plan failures, missed targets, or production deviations.
- Define and implement preventive and corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including: OTD, BOV, BOL and LTO
- Develop and maintain the plant production portfolio, including Line utilization view.
- Share portfolio insights with all functions to support decision-making and alignment.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for management review.
Additional Information
- Posted: 25 days ago