As a production planner, you are responsible for planning and organizing production processes in a company. This includes the creation of production plans, the coordination of resources, as well as the safeguarding of deadlines and quality. Production planners analyze production data, optimize processes and work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth production flow.
In Germany, a production planner earns an average of €40,000 to €60,570 per year. The starting salary is between €29,760 and €40,500, while experienced production planners can earn up to €89,613 per year. The median is about €5,287.5 per year (about €4,794 per month).
In order to work as a production planner, an education or study in engineering, logistics or production management is usually required.Many production planners have also completed further training in production planning and control in order to expand their qualifications and prepare for specific requirements in the field.
As a production planner, there are many career opportunities. With the right experience and expertise, you can rise to higher positions such as team leader or production manager. There are also opportunities to further develop in specialized areas such as process optimization or project management. Many production planners also choose to be self-employed or work in consulting positions.
