Industrial Engineer: PPC & Production Scheduling

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

On-site in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead Production Planning and Control for a major Benoni-based manufacturer in Gauteng. You will optimize schedules, allocate resources, and ensure on-time output by leveraging ERP/MRP systems and robust forecasting.

The role emphasizes inventory management, lead-time reduction and cross-functional collaboration with production, procurement and sales. On-site position with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or similar roles.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning software.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and forecasting principles.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain production planning and scheduling systems.
• Analyze capacity, material availability and labor to create realistic schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, procurement and sales to align planning with business needs.
• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Develop demand forecasts with sales and marketing teams.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for planning and control.
• Analyze performance data to identify improvements in planning and scheduling.
• Prepare reports on planning status, KPIs and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead Production Planning and Control for a major Benoni-based manufacturer in Gauteng. You will optimize schedules, allocate resources, and ensure on-time output by leveraging ERP/MRP systems and robust forecasting.

The role emphasizes inventory management, lead-time reduction and cross-functional collaboration with production, procurement and sales. On-site position with development opportunities.