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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Materials Planner/Production Planner”

Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Monitor and control inventory.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Supervise production workers.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.

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