Factory Production Planner - North Coast

Dixie Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Production Planner to drive remote coordination of manufacturing schedules across multiple sites from a distance. You will develop and manage production plans, optimize resource allocation, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with on-site teams through digital platforms.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, cross-functional communication, and prior experience with ERP systems in a remote work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Advanced Planning Systems).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively remotely.
• Experience in a remote work environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and optimize production schedules to meet demand forecasts and production targets.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential delays or bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with plant managers and supervisors remotely to ensure adherence to schedules and address any operational challenges.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and improve planning processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports on scheduling performance and resource utilization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in SCM or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Planning Systems

Job description

Production Planner - Remote Coordination

Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join their remote operations team. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient scheduling and coordination of manufacturing activities across various production sites. You will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of manufactured goods while collaborating closely with on-site teams and management through digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who excels in a remote setting, utilizing analytical skills to drive manufacturing efficiency and maintain seamless production flow from a distance, contributing to operational excellence in the East London region without needing to be physically present.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and optimize production schedules to meet demand forecasts and production targets.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential delays or bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with plant managers and supervisors remotely to ensure adherence to schedules and address any operational challenges.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and improve planning processes.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports on scheduling performance and resource utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Advanced Planning Systems).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively remotely.
• Experience in a remote work environment is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced planning techniques.
• The chance to play a key strategic role in optimizing manufacturing output across multiple locations.