Industrial Engineer: Production Planning & Control (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to focus on production planning and control within a manufacturing setting. The role blends on-site operations with remote data analysis to optimize schedules, resources, and costs.

You will analyze production data, develop schedules, and drive improvements across ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based analyses, contributing to efficiency and timely delivery of products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering focused on production planning and control.
• Experience in developing and managing production schedules in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application to production planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient production planning and scheduling systems.
• Analyze capacity, resources, and demand forecasts to create optimal production plans.
• Monitor progress against schedules and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and quality for seamless workflow and material availability.
• Optimize inventory levels (WIP and finished goods) to balance efficiency and cost.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning, material flow and resource allocation.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in production environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Scheduling software

Excel analytics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Operations Management degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP planning tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to focus on production planning and control within a manufacturing setting. The role blends on-site operations with remote data analysis to optimize schedules, resources, and costs.

You will analyze production data, develop schedules, and drive improvements across ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based analyses, contributing to efficiency and timely delivery of products.