Production Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern production planning systems

Supportive team environment

Ability to impact full manufacturing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Production Planner to manage and optimize production schedules at their facility in Nelspruit. You will balance demand, capacity, and inventory to ensure on-time, cost-efficient manufacturing.

You will collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed to maximize throughput while maintaining quality and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Planner or similar in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of planning, inventory management and scheduling software.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.
• Effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, priorities, and resources.
• Coordinate with procurement, production and logistics to ensure material availability and smooth workflow.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays or issues against schedules.
• Adjust production plans to accommodate demand changes or operational constraints.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Communicate schedules and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and organized Production Planner to manage and optimize production schedules at their facility in Nelspruit . This role is essential for ensuring that production orders are fulfilled efficiently, on time, and within budget, while balancing resource availability and customer demand. You will be responsible for creating, managing, and adjusting production plans to maximize throughput and minimize costs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, order priorities, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and smooth workflow.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and identify potential delays or issues.
• Implement adjustments to production plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or operational constraints.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for schedule optimization.
• Communicate production schedules and updates to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles, inventory management, and scheduling software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a key planning role for a growing company.
• Exposure to modern production planning systems and methodologies.
• Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the efficiency and success of the entire manufacturing operation.