Production Planner

Placements24; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Dynamic team environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner for a manufacturing client in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing schedules, balancing demand with capacity, and ensuring on-time delivery through robust planning processes.

You will develop detailed production schedules, monitor progress, coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams, analyze data to remove bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in the planning function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP, Oracle; APS systems).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, order priorities, and resource availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address unforeseen delays or changes.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure alignment on schedules and material availability.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in planning processes.
• Ensure efficient utilization of production resources, including machinery and labor.
• Maintain accurate production planning records and generate performance reports.
• Participate in demand planning and capacity planning activities.
• Communicate production schedules and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Connaissances

SAP

Oracle

APS systems

Production planning

Forecasting

Time management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / Supply Chain

Outils

ERP software

MS Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to optimize scheduling and resource allocation for their manufacturing operations in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is critical in ensuring that production orders are met efficiently and on time, by balancing demand with capacity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of production processes, and expertise in planning software. You will play a key role in enhancing the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the production department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual to impact operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, order priorities, and resource availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address unforeseen delays or changes.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure alignment on schedules and material availability.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in planning processes.
• Ensure efficient utilization of production resources, including machinery and labor.
• Maintain accurate production planning records and generate performance reports.
• Participate in demand planning and capacity planning activities.
• Communicate production schedules and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP, Oracle; APS systems).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical aid and provident fund benefits.
• The company supports professional development through training programs and workshops.
• The work environment in Randburg is dynamic and team-oriented, focused on achieving production excellence.
• This role provides a significant opportunity to influence operational efficiency.