Production Planner

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Development training

Stable environment

Bonus potential

On-site growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, align materials with capacity, and optimize plans to meet demand while reducing costs and lead times.

You will work with procurement, production, and sales teams on-site to ensure smooth operations, drive continuous improvement, and sustain high customer satisfaction in our manufacturing facility, under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling techniques and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning software.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment located in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and available resources.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with the production floor to optimize scheduling and resolve any operational bottlenecks.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements in planning processes.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory management

ERP systems

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join their team in Pretoria. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of production schedules, aligning material availability with manufacturing capabilities. You will be responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing production plans to meet demand while minimizing costs and lead times. The successful candidate will work closely with supply chain, production, and sales teams to maintain seamless operations on-site, playing a crucial part in the overall supply chain efficiency of the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and available resources.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with the production floor to optimize scheduling and resolve any operational bottlenecks.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements in planning processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling techniques and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning software.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment located in Pretoria.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in supply chain management.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Direct impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.