The team would be much more effective if some of the problems were addressed and corrected. I am a production planner in a manufacturing environment. Following is a diagnosis of this job. The skill variety of the position is vast. The main function of the job is to create work plans for the flow of materials and work through the facility.
Important functions are administrative tasks such as software proficiency and organization.
There is a moderate level of task identity because the planner must create a workable and efficient plan to maximize resources and minimize costs. The task significance is enormous because a mistake on the planning end can create a huge burden for the organization as a whole. The job is very autonomous because the planner is free to use his or her creative skills to determine manufacturing processes. Feedback comes from the shop's management and craftspeople in discussing achievements and process improvements. Since the OD practitioner plays an active role in gathering data from organization members, the working relationship must be a strong one.