Production Planner

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Well-established company

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an organized Production Planner to join the operations team. You will develop efficient production schedules balancing demand, capacity, and material availability to meet customer orders and business objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a good grasp of manufacturing processes. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, offering growth opportunities in a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Production Planning or similar scheduling/logistics in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet demand forecasts and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize production flow to maximize machine utilization and minimize lead times and work-in-progress inventory.
• Generate reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate on inventory management strategies to ensure adequate stock levels of finished goods.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join their operations team in Benoni . You will be responsible for developing efficient production schedules that balance demand, capacity, and material availability to meet customer orders and business objectives. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth flow of work through the manufacturing plant, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet demand forecasts and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize production flow to maximize machine utilization and minimize lead times and work-in-progress inventory.
• Generate reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate on inventory management strategies to ensure adequate stock levels of finished goods.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Production Planner or in a similar scheduling or logistics role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in using planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the manufacturing sector in Benoni .
• Contribute to a well-established and reputable company.
• Supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.