Hybrid Automotive Production Planner for Scheduling

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous Production Planner to develop and manage detailed production schedules across the supply chain. You will collaborate with production, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of quality automotive components and optimize resources.

The role blends office and shop-floor coordination in a hybrid setting. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in production planning within manufacturing, strong planning software skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Proficiency in production planning software (SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules to meet orders.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory to ensure material availability.
• Align on production floor to optimize workflow and resources.
• Analyze data to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Prepare reports on performance, schedule adherence, and inventory.
• Communicate production status with sales and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource forecasting.
• Maintain accurate production records and system data.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous Production Planner to develop and manage detailed production schedules across the supply chain. You will collaborate with production, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of quality automotive components and optimize resources.

The role blends office and shop-floor coordination in a hybrid setting. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in production planning within manufacturing, strong planning software skills