Planning Manager

AMT Placement Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager to join a production team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing planning, particularly with SAP systems, and at least 7 years of experience in a planning role, including leadership responsibilities. This permanent position offers opportunities for driving efficiency and improving production performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years planning experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• SAP working knowledge highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & manage the Master Production Schedule.
• Monitor capacity constraints & resolve machine loading issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs & lead times.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Diploma / Degree in Production / Logistics / Operations / Engineering

Industrial Engineering Degree / CPIM certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Planning Manager Benoni — Permanent Position, Benoni. We are recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our clients production team.

This role requires a strong leader with proven experience in manufacturing planning and SAP systems, able to drive efficiency, resolve planning challenges, and improve production performance.

Key Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Production / Logistics / Operations / Engineering (essential).
• Industrial Engineering Degree / CPIM certificate (advantageous).
• Min 7 years planning experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• SAP working knowledge highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain & manage the Master Production Schedule.
• Monitor capacity constraints & resolve machine loading issues.
• Oversee routings, NCRs, MRP clean-up & SAP data accuracy.
• Ensure consumption of material in SAP and validate drawings before release.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs & lead times.
• Report on OEE and production planning KPIs.