Industrial Engineer - Production Planning and Control

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Training in advanced planning systems

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer to manage production planning and control systems at the Vereeniging facility. The role requires optimizing schedules, coordinating with multiple departments, and applying advanced planning techniques to maximize throughput and minimize lead times.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field and 3+ years in manufacturing planning, with strong analytical capabilities and ERP/MRP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning methodologies and ERP/MRP software.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Ability to map processes, analyze capacity, and identify bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and resources.
• Implement and manage PPC systems and software.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth material flow.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for capacity optimization.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and inventory management to support production goals.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Capacity analysis

Process mapping

Bottleneck identification

Cross-department coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Industrial Engineer to manage production planning and control systems in their Vereeniging facility. This role is vital for ensuring efficient production scheduling, resource allocation, and timely delivery of products. You will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing schedules, coordinating with various departments, and implementing advanced planning techniques to maximize throughput and minimize lead times. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of production dynamics within the manufacturing sector of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and resource availability.
• Implement and manage production planning and control (PPC) systems and software.
• Monitor production progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely completion of orders.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for capacity planning and optimization.
• Workon improving forecasting accuracy and inventory management strategies to support production goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in production planning, scheduling, or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and control methodologies and software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems).
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex datasets and generate insightful reports.
• Proficiency in process mapping, capacity analysis, and bottleneck identification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced planning systems.
• A stable and supportive work environment within a reputable manufacturing company.