PRODUCTION PLANNER

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company based in Durban is seeking an experienced Production Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring production processes, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource use. A minimum of 5 years in a similar role and relevant qualifications are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS.
• Measure performance and adjust plan as needed.
• Develop and implement capacity planning systems.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the production plan.
• Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Operations management

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Reporting

Education

National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management

Job description

Our Client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their team based in Durban

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate.
• National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS for all levels of production to component level (Stock levels, minimal requirements, plan change overs, etc.)
• Measure performance and adjust plan to suite breakdowns etc.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reports on adherence to plan.
• Develop and implement capacity planning systems for all areas of plant.
• Schedule and plan for maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, jig changes etc.)
• Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.
• Convert sales forecast into production plan.
• Create jobs for production plans.
• Monitory inventory levels to ensure agreed minimal stocking levels are maintained.
• Manage and maintain minimal WIP levels.
• Optimise the production process
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
• Balancing of production resources
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
• Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
• Schedule new parts and pre-production trials to support the introduction of new parts
• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
• Partake on monthly stock take and control
• Identify opportunities for improvements