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Production Co-ordinating

Purpose Of The Unit Standard

Qualifying learners are able to plan and prepare for, detail schedule and monitor the flow of production in a manufacturing and assembly logistics environment. They are further able to identify problems and take appropriate corrective action.

Qualification Title: Production Co-ordinating

Qualification ID: 116287

Qualification: Accredited Training

Duration: 1 Day Course

How You Will Benefit

1. Prepare For Detailed Scheduling Activity

Outcome Notes

  • Plan detail scheduling process.
  • Source requirements.
  • Source data.
  • Communicate scheduling requirements.

Outcome Range

Planning and preparation includes identification and sourcing of all data that would influence the schedule. (e.g. parameters of plant status).

2. Schedule Production

Outcome Notes

  • Plan detail scheduling process.
  • Source requirements.
  • Source data.
  • Communicate scheduling requirements.

Outcome Range

  • Time buckets includes hourly, daily and weekly time buckets.
  • Determinants include constraints, capacity and special cases.
  • Sequencing rules include Batching, Even Spread and minimum / maximum within a range (normally based on product characteristics).
  • Scheduling techniques include forward, backward, finite and infinite planning.

3. Monitor Production

Outcome Notes

  • Identify critical parameters.
  • Determine monitoring methods and frequency.
  • Compare production status and progress against schedule.

Outcome Range

Critical parameters includes production rates, system fills, parts availability and constraint adherence.

4. Identify Non-conformances, Determine Their Cause And Take Corrective Action

Outcome Notes

  • Prioritise according to risk and impact.
  • Establish appropriate emergency plans.
  • Communicate with process partners.
  • Collate feedback and co-ordinate further communication.

Outcome Range

Emergency plans includes internal and external management of resources.

5. Report Production Achievements

Outcome Notes

  • Identify critical interfaces and issues for reporting.
  • Compile and process reports.
  • Report to a range of appropriate stakeholders.

Outcome Range

  • Reporting includes formal and informal reporting sessions.
  • Reports include volume achievement according to production mix, on time delivery, throughput times and constraint adherence.