Industrial Engineer - Production Planning and Control Systems

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production planning and control systems for an automotive-supply manufacturing hub in East London, Eastern Cape. The role involves improving scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management while aligning with sales forecasts and demand fluctuations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in production planning, with ERP/MES experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production planning and control processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity planning.
• Design and implement systems to improve inventory accuracy and reduce carrying costs within the East London facility.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Utilize simulation and modeling techniques to evaluate different planning scenarios and their impact on output.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of advanced planning software or enhancements to existing ERP/MES systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to production planning and control.
• Monitor KPIs for production planning, such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turns.
• Provide training and support to planning and operations teams on new systems and methodologies.
• Ensure alignment of production plans with sales forecasts and customer demand across the Eastern Cape operations.

Skills

Production planning

MRP

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the automotive supply chain, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize their production planning and control systems in East London, Eastern Cape. This vital role will involve analyzing existing production scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing advanced planning techniques and potentially integrated ERP/MES solutions to ensure seamless production flow and meet demand fluctuations effectively. This is a key position for driving operational excellence within a prominent manufacturing hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current production planning and control processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity planning.
• Design and implement systems to improve inventory accuracy and reduce carrying costs within the East London facility.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure integrated planning and execution.
• Utilize simulation and modeling techniques to evaluate different planning scenarios and their impact on output.
• Contribute to the selection and implementation of advanced planning software or enhancements to existing ERP/MES systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to production planning and control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production planning, such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turns.
• Provide training and support to planning and operations teams on new systems and methodologies.
• Ensure alignment of production plans with sales forecasts and customer demand across the Eastern Cape operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on production planning, scheduling, and control systems.
• Proven experience with MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, specific manufacturing execution systems).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
• Experience with production simulation software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles as applied to planning is beneficial.
• Ability to manage projects and drive implementation of new systems and processes.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. This role provides a hybrid working model, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. Employees will work within a dynamic manufacturing environment in East London and have access to modern facilities. This is an excellent career opportunity within the automotive supply chain sector in Eastern Cape.