Production Planner

HR Management & Support Services (Pty) Ltd t/a The HR Department; Gouda; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Gouda-based manufacturing and innovation company, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and optimize production schedules, resources and capacity, ensuring timely delivery of products in line with customer demands.

The role requires strong HACCP/BRC knowledge, attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration with sales and procurement. Based in Gouda, Western Cape, the position offers growth in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science.
• 3 years related experience in production planning.
• Knowledge of HACCP and BRC.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules for Edible, Deco and Phytomedicine departments.
• Create works orders and establish master schedules.
• Liaise with sales and procurement about material availability.
• Maintain safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Update planning systems and generate weekly OTIF reports.
• Monitor rework and implement efficiency improvements.
• Maintain the Expedite system and propose monthly innovations.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Attention to detail

HACCP knowledge

Computers

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Tools

HACCP

BRC

Job description

Our client, based in Gouda, Western Cape, is a dynamic manufacturing and innovation company specialising in innovative fruit-based products for local and international markets. The Group is looking for a Production Planner to coordinate and optimise production schedules, resources and capacity, ensuring efficient production processes and the timely delivery of products in line with customer and business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain high occupational safety standards.

• Uphold high product quality.

• Maintain high food safety standards according to the BRC global standard for food safety.

• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture products for the Edible, Deco and Phytomedicine Departments.

• Creates works orders for manufactured products for the Edible, Deco and Phytomedicine Departments.

• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders as far as six months.

• Update schedule on the planning systems

• Draw sales reports and distribute it to the relevant departments (Stock levels and OTIF against sales)

• Liaise with sales team on upcoming orders.

• Liaise with procurement about availability of raw material.

• Material requirement planning.

• Record keeping of daily production.

• Creating plans to lower rework.

• Monitors rework by monitoing targets versus actual, report on weekly progress and creating plans.

• Responsible for maintaining the Expedite system.

• Implement at least two new ideas (innovations) in your department monthly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science and at least 3 years related experience.

• Knowledge about HACCP and BRC.

• Ability to motivate others to meet the demands established by the schedule.

• The ability to pay profound attention to detail.

• Good communicating and listening skills.

• Good mathematical skills.

• Basic understanding of computers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All Recruitment procedures comply with The Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013.

CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026