Industrial Engineer - Production Scheduling and Planning

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training & development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer for Mahikeng, North West. This on-site role focuses on production scheduling, planning, and optimizing manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency and throughput.

You will collaborate with the production management team to align plans with demand, ensure resource utilization, and drive continuous improvement in a plant environment. A strong grasp of manufacturing processes and ERP/PP software is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in industrial engineering focusing on planning, scheduling, or operations analysis.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain principles.
• Experience with ERP and production planning software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to meet demand.
• Analyze capacity and resources to optimize scheduling decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams for materials availability.
• Monitor progress and address deviations from the schedule.
• Identify ways to improve flow, reduce lead times, and minimize WIP.
• Utilize planning software and ERP to manage schedules and track performance.
• Prepare reports on performance, schedule adherence, and efficiency metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with the operations team.

Skills

Production scheduling

Operations analysis

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading producer of industrial goods, is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to join their operations in **Mahikeng, North West**. This on-site role will focus on production scheduling, planning, and optimizing manufacturing workflows to enhance efficiency and throughput. You will work closely with the production management team to ensure that operational plans are aligned with demand, resources are utilized effectively, and production targets are met. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and a desire to drive operational improvements within a plant environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to specialize in production planning and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient production schedules to meet demand requirements.
• Analyze production capacity and resource availability to optimize scheduling decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and proactively address any deviations from the schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow, reduce lead times, and minimize work-in-progress inventory.
• Utilize production planning software and ERP systems to manage schedules and track performance.
• Conduct data analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for improved throughput.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to production planning and control.
• Prepare reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and key efficiency metrics.
• Work closely with the operations team to implement and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a focus on production planning, scheduling, or operations analysis.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and production planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Must be willing to work full-time at our **Mahikeng, North West** facility.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Our client provides comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development are available.
• Employees receive annual leave and are part of a collaborative team focused on operational efficiency.
• Join a growing company where your contributions to production planning will be highly valued.