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Production Planner, Manufacturing Reviews
What is it like working as a Production Planner, Manufacturing?
June 2022
A place packed with factories.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Monroe Township:
Pros: I would say there's a relaxing place to drive in and get on time.
Cons: There are no good restaurants nearby or any public transport options.
March 2022
I thoroughly enjoy working for Leatt.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Cape Town:
Pros: Different cultures, great products, and great colleagues
Cons: No work life balance, and slightly underpaid
March 2022
Constantly changing and always making up for others slack.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Kingston:
Pros: Coworkers and that I am given leanancy to do what needs to get done.
Cons: That I am constantly requested to make up for others lacking and not compensated as corporate is stingy with raises
February 2022
More than expected, but a good learning experience.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Mobile:
Pros: For someone who loves aviation and commercial airliners, it is a good job to start with for an undergraduate in engineering, as you get to learn about many different parts of the airplane and its construction. The benefits are good/okay. Some of the benefits are varying since the utilization of them vary from person to person and their financial situation. The team works together well and is very cooperative and works as a unit. If you need help, they are very open to assisting you to complete your task. The workload is manageable most of the time, so there won't be too many moments of "having nothing to do" (whether you seen this as good or not). There is a good work-life balance as the position is typically based on the production schedule. So any extra time that is done (over 40 hours) is compensated if it is a "working Saturday" at the hourly rate (not over time, standard time). Have not had to work more than 40 hours against my decision. Their is potential to move up, but you will not stay in the department. So any experience you learn will be replaced by going to another position internally.
Cons: The compensation is on the low end for the amount of work that could be given to you. The company labels this as a "planner" position but they are part of the Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineers. So the company will refrain from giving what most "engineer" starting positions are compared to larger cities. Workload seems to come in waves and can be a little overwhelming if you are not use to this type of environment. For this to be one of the "entry-level" positions for the white collar work, it feels mislabeled as many important decisions are made at this point, when there should be more input from other departments for manufacturing decisions instead of just one person making the call for changes and/or new processes. The position is named "planner" but their seems to be a lot of reacting to issues and less of the planning aspect. Some projects are planned and go relatively smoothly, others are reactive due to lack of communication with external departments, which leads to stress and postponing projects.
February 2022
Rosslyn is ideally situated.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Rosslyn:
Pros: There is almost no traffic on my way to work and it is located close to other companies and customers.
Cons: The electricity supply is inconsistent.
July 2021
Growing.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Melbourne:
Pros: I enjoy everyone I work with
Cons: My only problem is the cost of everything has increased but not my pay.
I am an positive asset and enjoy where I am but sadly I am considering a higher paying job.
March 2021
Always something new.
Production Planner, Manufacturing in Minneapolis:
Pros: The trust I get from my management and flexibility.
Cons: No pay increase in two years.
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