Is being a production planning clerk a good fit for you?
Keeps work and materials moving between teams in a factory so jobs finish on time. Checks schedules, chases up delays and passes on updates.
What the work involves
- Gives production schedules and work orders to each department.
- Changes schedules when designs change or when workers or materials run short.
- Reads schedules, work orders and rosters to work out what people and materials are needed.
- Arranges delivery of supplies and parts so production keeps to schedule.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a production planning clerk is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.