support engineer to group leader planning and ReportingPassepartout Phils., Inc.

What we do
 
We are Passepartout, a mid-sized manufacturing company located in Cebu/Philippines with 260 employees and growing. Passepartout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nature Squared with headquarters in Switzerland and a marketing division the UK. For more information, see www.naturesquared.com
 
We use sustainable natural materials to create a wide offering of bespoke surfaces of the highest quality for interior design of superyachts, private jets, and residential objects.
 
To successfully push forward in this challenging business, we are looking for an experienced Support Engineer to Group Leader Planning and Reporting.
 
Job description
 
Support Engineer to Group Leader Planning and Reporting is responsible to support the planning and reporting group leader in the day to day work of analyzing, planning and reporting of order and material forecasts, production plans, actuals, variances, by executing the following tasks.
 
Data management and reporting
Collect, compile and analyze data from order and material forecasting, costings, production plan, production reports, production resources, capacity plans for reporting and analysis.
Assist in generating regular reports on production performance, KPIs, and metrics.
Help identify trends, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies based on data analysis.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reports for senior management and stakeholders.
Production planning and reporting
Support the planning team in developing and maintaining production plans and schedules.
Monitor the progress of production activities and highlight deviations from planned schedules.
Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts by coordinating with production teams and other departments.
Help forecast production needs and collaborate on long-term planning efforts.
Capacity reporting
Support senior management by maintaining and updating capacity reports, scenarios and data.
Issue regular reports on production load and available capacity.
Administrative support
Assist the Group Leader with daily administrative tasks such as preparing documents, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing documents.
Maintain and organize departmental files, records, and reports.
Coordination and communication
Liaise with different departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to ensure the alignment of production activities.
Assist in internal and external communication regarding production schedules, targets, and changes.
Act as a point of contact for the team when the Group Leader is unavailable.
Continuous Improvement
Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements in production planning and reporting.
Support the implementation of new software or system tools for improving data management and reporting accuracy.
Participate in problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
Relevant experience in production planning and data analysis in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills with an analytical mindset to interpret data and trends.
Above average knowledge in creating and maintaining large Excel sheets, including formulation. Knowledge in Visual Basic coding is considered a plus.
Additional experience with production planning software (ERP systems) is a plus.
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving and client orientation.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Globe cellphone plan.
Health insurance package at 100K MBL per illness/per confinement.
Group Life Insurance upon regularization.
Sick leave upon regularization.
Vacation leave after one year from date of employment.
Meal subsidy.