PRODUCTION PLANNERS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

PRODUCTION PLANNERS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Production Planners plan, schedule, and coordinate all of 
the activities throughout the manufacturing process.  They draft schedules 
for each operational step, assure that materials are available, and 
determine that all production activities are in place to meet expected 
completion and shipping dates.  Planners work closely with staff in 
production, quality control, customer service, and marketing and sales to 
assure that production schedules can be met and that the finished products 
are meeting company standards and customer needs. 

COMPENSATION

$21,000 to $31,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Possess good written, oral and computer communication skills.
   Ability to analyze processes in detail. 
   Ability to select appropriate methods and procedures to solve technical 
     problems.
   Perform effectively under stress or in emergencies.


Training/Requirements

   BS degree or equivalent.
   Possess up to 2 years of manufacturing experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Production Planner, 012.167-050

OES:
Industrial Engineers-ex. safety, 221280


Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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