Hybrid Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Inventory

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Well-established company

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an organized Production Planner to join the operations team. You will develop efficient production schedules balancing demand, capacity, and material availability to meet customer orders and business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a good grasp of manufacturing processes. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, offering growth opportunities in a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Production Planning or similar scheduling/logistics in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet demand forecasts and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize production flow to maximize machine utilization and minimize lead times and work-in-progress inventory.
• Generate reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate on inventory management strategies to ensure adequate stock levels of finished goods.

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an organized Production Planner to join the operations team. You will develop efficient production schedules balancing demand, capacity, and material availability to meet customer orders and business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a good grasp of manufacturing processes. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, offering growth opportunities in a well-established company.