PRODUCTION PLANNER

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, along with a Diploma or Degree in production planning, operations, or production management. This role involves planning and scheduling production, measuring performance, and optimizing resources to ensure efficient operations while maintaining stock levels and production targets. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of production planning and operations.
• Ability to analyse variances and identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS.
• Measure performance and adjust plans to suit breakdowns.
• Create jobs for production plans.

Skills

Production scheduling

Performance measurement

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Education

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

Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate

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