Industrial Engineer & Production Planner: Optimize Plans

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Exposure to diverse production enviro

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on production planning and scheduling to ensure efficient operation of production lines and optimal resource use. You will develop, implement, and refine schedules, analyze capacity, and coordinate with production and supply chain teams to synchronize activities.

The role requires hands-on expertise in manufacturing flow and resource allocation, with 3-5 years in related roles and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and scheduling methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules to meet demand requirements while optimizing resource utilization.
• Analyze production capacity, identify potential bottlenecks, and propose solutions to improve throughput.
• Collaborate with sales, inventory management, and procurement to ensure alignment of production plans with business needs.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking production progress and performance against schedules.
• Utilize forecasting data and historical performance to improve planning accuracy.
• Work with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues that impact production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on production planning and scheduling to ensure efficient operation of production lines and optimal resource use. You will develop, implement, and refine schedules, analyze capacity, and coordinate with production and supply chain teams to synchronize activities.

The role requires hands-on expertise in manufacturing flow and resource allocation, with 3-5 years in related roles and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis