Willem Koopman

Snr Production Planner

Duferco Steel Processing

02.2023 - Current

Responsible for the effective resource and capacity planning of production according to the availability and standards of production lines
Plans and establishes manufacturing sequences based on product characteristics and requirements
Communicate any deviations from the plan with the relevant stakeholders by updating production report daily
Space planning of all Inventory(HRC,WIP,FIN)
Manage Slow and Dead stock levels within KPI parameters
Plays a pivotal role in addressing emergent issues that may impact the schedule and customer commitments
Incoming and Departing Shipment coordination and Vessel Planning with Port operations
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to conduct root-cause and gap analyses and find effective solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant requirements and adjusts schedules to accommodate unforeseen conditions to meet committed delivery dates
Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and processes
Reviews and maintains planned scheduling parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, and delivery times for scheduled items
Leads production meetings to review and communicate the Supply Network Plan (SNP)
Monitors, analyses, and reports on the performance to schedule of production activities, utilizing data from material and production control reports and systems
Ensure the seamless execution of production plans, contributing to the efficiency and success of our operations while meeting our commitment to customer satisfaction
Updating and implementing operations planning standards, processes, and works instructions
Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent tracking of orders and proactive communication with stakeholders.
Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
Reduced lead times by closely monitoring production schedules and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
Participated in root cause analysis exercises to address quality concerns, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
Supported new product introductions by collaborating with engineering and quality teams during prototype development stages.
Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive team environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and skill development opportunities.
Reduced material waste, conducting thorough inventory assessments and implementing precise ordering practices.
Streamlined communication between production department and upper management, ensuring timely updates on production progress and issues.