Mid Level Production Planner

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Cape Town is seeking a mid-level Production Planner to oversee production planning and coordination. The role encompasses converting sales demands into efficient production plans, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant production planning experience.
• Proven planning experience in manufacturing, FMCG, ideally within commodities or product packaging.

Responsibilities

• Plan production, raw materials, packaging, and supporting equipment.
• Issue daily shop floor plans and work tickets.
• Maintain traceable records for audits.

Skills

Production planning

Resource optimization

LEAN manufacturing principles

Proficient in MS Office

Strong skills in MS Excel

Education

Relevant qualifications in production planning

Job description

About the job Mid Level Production Planner

Location: Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary:
A manufacturing company based in Cape Town is seeking a mid-level Production Planner to oversee the planning and coordination of production activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting sales demands into efficient, cost-effective production plans while ensuring resource optimization, timely delivery, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Plan production, raw materials, packaging, and supporting equipment.
• Ensure plans align with capacity, economic batch sizes, and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate overtime, resource reallocation, and maintenance activities as needed.
• Prevent production without all required components unless approved.
• Provide daily and weekly reports on performance and forecasts.

Execution:

Issue daily shop floor plans and work tickets.

Ensure product specifications are accessible on the floor.

• Escalate performance issues and step into operational control when required.

Document Control:

Maintain traceable records for audits.

Submit and follow up on material requisitions.

Contractor Management:

Oversee quality and output of external service providers.

Monitor inventory at contractor sites.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant production planning experience.
• Proven planning experience in manufacturing, FMCG, ideally within commodities, product packaging

Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.

Relevant qualifications in production planning advantageous.

• Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in MS Excel (mandatory).