Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler — Growth

Placements24

The Islands (MS)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Planner & Scheduler for a well-established manufacturing operation in Paarl, Western Cape. You will develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams, and monitor progress against plans to optimize efficiency and minimize lead times.

The ideal candidate has proven planning experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel, and a

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Production Planner or Scheduler in a manufacturing setting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
Proficiency in using planning software (ERP) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity.
Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure material availability.
Monitor progress, identify deviations, and adjust plans accordingly.
Optimize schedules to reduce bottlenecks and minimize work-in-progress.
Generate production reports detailing output and material status.
Collaborate with management to forecast needs and plan capacity.