Mid Level Production Planner

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

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is looking for a mid-level Production Planner to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for transforming sales demands into efficient production plans that optimize resources and ensure timely delivery. Your expertise in production planning, particularly within FMCG and commodities, will be essential in maintaining quality and safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values innovation and efficiency in its operations, while also offering a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning within manufacturing.
• Proven skills in FMCG and commodities product packaging.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules and coordinate resources effectively.
• Issue daily shop floor plans and manage contractor quality.

Skills

Production Planning

LEAN Manufacturing Principles

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in production planning

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

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:

1. Plan production, raw materials, packaging, and supporting equipment.
2. Translate sales demands into practical production schedules.
3. Ensure plans align with capacity, economic batch sizes, and delivery deadlines.
4. Coordinate overtime, resource reallocation, and maintenance activities as needed.
5. Prevent production without all required components unless approved.
6. Provide daily and weekly reports on performance and forecasts.

Execution:

1. Issue daily shop floor plans and work tickets.
2. Ensure product specifications are accessible on the floor.
3. Escalate performance issues and step into operational control when required.

Document Control:

1. Maintain traceable records for audits.
2. Submit and follow up on material requisitions.
3. Prevent unauthorized production.

Contractor Management:

1. Oversee quality and output of external service providers.
2. Monitor inventory at contractor sites.

Required Competencies:

1. Minimum of 5 years of relevant production planning experience.
2. Proven planning experience in manufacturing, FMCG, ideally within commodities, product packaging.
3. Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
4. Relevant qualifications in production planning advantageous.
5. Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in MS Excel (mandatory).