Planning Manager — Heavy Engineering & SAP Lead

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Planning Manager in Heavy Engineering to drive production performance in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, with a proven record in planning leadership and advanced SAP knowledge. Key responsibilities include creating detailed manufacturing plans, converting orders, and exceeding production KPIs. This role requires a proactive, decisive attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a planning manager in heavy manufacturing or engineering.
• Minimum 2 years in a planning leadership role.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed plans for component manufacturing.
• Convert Planned Orders into Production Orders.
• Achieve and exceed Production Planning KPIs.

Skills

SAP excellence

Production Planning KPIs

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Pressure handling

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Supply chain or logistics engineer

Job description

A recruitment agency seeks a Planning Manager in Heavy Engineering to drive production performance in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, with a proven record in planning leadership and advanced SAP knowledge. Key responsibilities include creating detailed manufacturing plans, converting orders, and exceeding production KPIs. This role requires a proactive, decisive attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.