Hybrid Production Planner for Renewable Energy Sector

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an Industrial Engineer with expertise in production planning and control. This role focuses on developing production plans, managing shop floor scheduling, monitoring progress, and resolving bottlenecks to sustain high output.

You will collaborate with procurement, inventory management and logistics, analyze production data for efficiency gains, and contribute to forecasting and capacity planning in a hybrid work model with essential on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial engineering with production planning and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and flow.
• Experience with ERP/APS software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production plans and schedules.
• Manage shop floor production control activities and resource utilization.
• Monitor progress in real-time and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning capabilities

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems with planning modules

APS systems

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an Industrial Engineer with expertise in production planning and control. This role focuses on developing production plans, managing shop floor scheduling, monitoring progress, and resolving bottlenecks to sustain high output.

You will collaborate with procurement, inventory management and logistics, analyze production data for efficiency gains, and contribute to forecasting and capacity planning in a hybrid work model with essential on-site