Production Planner

Network1; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading label manufacturing operation is seeking a skilled Production Planner to manage production scheduling and workflow in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing production plans, balancing manpower, managing work orders, and ensuring material availability. Ideal candidates should have advanced Excel skills, knowledge of printing processes, and the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations. Join a structured team committed to improving production efficiency and making a significant impact on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and work methodically.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute daily and weekly production plans.
• Plan and balance manpower across shifts.
• Open, manage, and close work orders with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate production across flexographic and digital printing machines.
• Maintain accurate departmental registers for materials and quality.
• Create and improve production process flows.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Knowledge of self-adhesive materials

Understanding of flexographic printing processes

Strong numerical ability

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Are you a highly organised detail‑oriented Production Planner who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? A leading label manufacturing operation is seeking a Production Planner to take ownership of production scheduling, material planning and workflow optimisation across print and packing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing daily and weekly production plans for print and packing operations
• Planning and balancing manpower across shifts considering skills availability, leave and overtime
• Opening, managing and closing work orders ensuring accurate system capture and documentation
• Coordinating production across flexographic and digital printing machines
• Planning material usage and availability including self‑adhesive materials, inks, vinyls, ABS, cutting dies and plates
• Maintaining accurate departmental registers (testing, cutting dies, plates, materials and quality)
• Ensuring that the correct testing methodologies are followed for different substrates
• Filing production documentation in sequential order for traceability and audit readiness
• Creating, implementing and improving production process flows
• Liaising closely with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Dispatch teams
• Managing multiple priorities in a high‑pressure manufacturing environment

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivots, planning sheets and reporting)
• Strong knowledge of self‑adhesive materials, inks, vinyls and ABS
• Understanding of flexographic and digital printing processes
• Knowledge of cutting dies and printing plates
• Strong numerical ability with confidence in quantities, yields and variances
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Process‑driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving skills
• Able to work methodically while adapting to changing priorities

Why Join This Team

• Be part of a specialised manufacturing operation with strong technical capability
• Play a critical role in ensuring production efficiency and on‑time delivery
• Work in a structured professional environment that values accuracy and accountability
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on production performance and workflow

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Production Planner with experience in label or printing manufacturing and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities.