Hybrid Production Planner & Scheduler - Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a detail‑oriented Production Planner to develop and manage schedules, ensuring materials and resources are available to meet demand. You will drive efficiency by coordinating with sales, procurement and production while monitoring progress and adjusting plans to minimize lead times.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and a qualification in Operations Management or Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and lean principles.
• Familiarity with inventory management techniques and material planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for all lines.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement and production to align on plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed to meet timelines.
• Forecast material and resource requirements to support demand.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize flow of materials and finished goods.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement efficiency improvements.
• Analyze data for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing production planning software and systems.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Operations Management or Supply Chain-related degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a detail‑oriented Production Planner to develop and manage schedules, ensuring materials and resources are available to meet demand. You will drive efficiency by coordinating with sales, procurement and production while monitoring progress and adjusting plans to minimize lead times.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and a qualification in Operations Management or Supply Chain.