Production Operations Management

Introduction

Focuses on effective planning and scheduling methods to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations in continuous-process environments.

Objectives

· Develop effective operational plans

· Optimize schedules and resources

· Reduce downtime and delays

· Improve coordination between teams

Target Audience

· Planning Engineers

· Operations Supervisors

· Shift Coordinators

· Operations Analysts

Course Outline (5 Days)

Day 1: Planning Fundamentals

· Planning horizons

· Operational planning cycles

· Demand forecasting basics

· Constraints analysis

Day 2: Scheduling Techniques

· Short-term vs long-term scheduling

· Shift planning

· Equipment scheduling

· Resource balancing

Day 3: Coordination & Interfaces

· Cross-functional coordination

· Handover processes

· Communication protocols

· Interface management

Day 4: Monitoring & Control

· Schedule tracking

· Variance analysis

· Corrective actions

· Performance reporting

Day 5: Optimization Tools

· Scheduling software concepts

· Scenario planning

· Risk mitigation

· Continuous improvement