Production Planner and Scheduler

Placements24; Soweto; In loco; ZAR 300.000 - 480.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Production Planner and Scheduler in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on creating detailed schedules, managing material flow, and coordinating across departments to ensure efficient production and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with procurement, production, QC, and warehousing while maintaining accurate data and reporting on schedule adherence and performance.

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain.
• 2–4 years in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing; Soweto preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP planning tools and systems.

Mansioni

• Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on forecasts and capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely materials availability.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with supervisors, QC and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify production issues and propose proactive solutions.
• Maintain accurate data and generate schedule adherence reports.
• Optimize sequences to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Work with sales to understand customer delivery expectations.
• Participate in planning meetings on forecasts and resources.

Conoscenze

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Formazione

Operations/SCM degree

Strumenti

MRP/ERP software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a reputable manufacturing firm based in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a diligent and organized Production Planner and Scheduler. This role is essential for ensuring that production activities are coordinated efficiently to meet demand while optimizing resource utilization. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed production schedules, managing material flow, and coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operational execution. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for operational efficiency within a manufacturing context.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts and available capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with production supervisors, quality control, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify potential production issues and proactively propose solutions.
• Maintain accurate production data and generate reports on schedule adherence and performance.
• Optimize production sequences to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and delivery expectations.
• Participate in planning meetings to discuss production forecasts and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures on the production floor.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience (2-4 years) in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in Soweto, Gauteng.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software, such as MRP or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional growth within the company.
• Standard benefits such as annual leave and potential for performance-based incentives may be available.
• We are committed to developing our employees and providing a stable work setting.