Industrial Engineer - Production Planning and Control Systems

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production planning and control at its East London, Eastern Cape facility. You will analyze scheduling, inventory, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and responsiveness, and implement advanced planning techniques and ERP/MES enhancements to ensure smooth production flow.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in production planning, and strong data-analysis skills with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on production planning, scheduling, and control systems.
• Experience with MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Proficiency in Excel, Minitab for data analysis.
• Experience with production simulation software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production planning and control processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing scheduling, MRP, and capacity planning.
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce carrying costs at East London facility.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics for integrated planning.
• Use simulation and modeling to evaluate planning scenarios.
• Support selection and implementation of advanced planning software or ERP/MES enhancements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for production planning and control.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turns.
• Provide training to planning and operations on new systems and methodologies.
• Align production plans with sales forecasts and customer demand across Eastern Cape operations.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Hybrid environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MES

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the automotive supply chain, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize their production planning and control systems in **East London**, **Eastern Cape**. This vital role will involve analyzing existing production scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing advanced planning techniques and potentially integrated ERP/MES solutions to ensure seamless production flow and meet demand fluctuations effectively. This is a key position for driving operational excellence within a prominent manufacturing hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current production planning and control processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity planning.
• Design and implement systems to improve inventory accuracy and reduce carrying costs within the **East London** facility.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Utilize simulation and modeling techniques to evaluate different planning scenarios and their impact on output.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of advanced planning software or enhancements to existing ERP/MES systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to production planning and control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production planning, such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turns.
• Provide training and support to planning and operations teams on new systems and methodologies.
• Ensure alignment of production plans with sales forecasts and customer demand across the **Eastern Cape** operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on production planning, scheduling, and control systems.
• Proven experience with MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, specific manufacturing execution systems).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
• Experience with production simulation software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles as applied to planning is beneficial.
• Ability to manage projects and drive implementation of new systems and processes.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. This role provides a hybrid working model, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. Employees will work within a dynamic manufacturing environment in **East London** and have access to modern facilities. This is an excellent career opportunity within the automotive supply chain sector in the **Eastern Cape**.