Industrial Engineer - Production Planning & Scheduling

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 680,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary and annual/绩

Annual performance bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Flexible working hours

Home office equipment allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Online training and professional开发

Exposure to diverse product lines and

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Stellenbosch to drive production planning and scheduling for multiple product lines. You will optimize sequences, minimize downtime, and align plans with demand forecasts using ERP and APS tools.

You'll collaborate remotely with sales, procurement and manufacturing teams across time zones, develop robust schedules, monitor KPIs, and push continuous improvements to boost on-time delivery and overall production efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related industrial engineering role.
Proficiency with ERP and APS software.
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets for scheduling decisions.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management.
Experience working independently in a remote work environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Effective communication and collaboration across remote teams.
Experience with simulation or optimization modeling is a plus.
Knowledge of the Stellenbosch, Western Cape manufacturing landscape is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules for multiple product lines.
Analyze production data to identify trends, optimize sequencing, and minimize setup times and changeovers.
Collaborate with sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams (remotely) to gather requirements and communicate production plans.
Utilize APS software and ERP systems to create optimized production plans.
Monitor production progress against schedules, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
Work with engineering teams to understand capacity limitations and introduce efficiencies in planning.
Develop reports and analyze KPIs related to on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and production efficiency.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
Contribute to demand forecasting accuracy by providing insights into production capabilities and lead times.
Ensure effective communication of production schedules and potential disruptions across time zones.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research

Tools

ERP software

APS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected producer of high-quality goods in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape region, is looking for a detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to focus on Production Planning and Scheduling. This remote role is ideal for an individual with strong analytical abilities and a knack for optimizing complex production sequences. You will be responsible for developing and implementing efficient production schedules that maximize resource utilization, minimize downtime, and ensure timely order fulfillment. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote manufacturing and logistics teams. You will leverage advanced planning tools and data analysis to create robust schedules that align with business objectives and customer demands.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules for multiple product lines, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
Analyze production data to identify trends, optimize sequencing, and minimize setup times and changeovers.
Collaborate with sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams (remotely) to gather requirements and communicate production plans.
Utilize advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software and ERP systems to create optimized production plans.
Monitor production progress against schedules, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
Work with engineering teams to understand capacity limitations and introduce efficiencies in planning.
Develop reports and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and production efficiency.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
Contribute to demand forecasting accuracy by providing insights into production capabilities and lead times.
Ensure effective communication of production schedules and any potential disruptions to all relevant stakeholders across different time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related industrial engineering role.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets to inform scheduling decisions.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
Experience with simulation or optimization modeling is a plus.
Knowledge of the manufacturing landscape in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape area is beneficial.

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