Production Planner and Scheduler

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 350 000 - 650 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Production Planner and Scheduler for its Stellenbosch, Western Cape operations. The role requires developing detailed production schedules, balancing complex priorities, and ensuring efficient material availability across manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, solid ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and communicate accurate production schedules for all manufacturing lines.
• Analyze production orders, bills of materials, and inventory levels to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor progress against schedules and resolve delays or disruptions.
• Collaborate with sales and demand planning to forecast production needs.
• Optimize schedules to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Prepare reports on production performance and resource utilization.
• Identify improvements to planning and scheduling processes.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Maintain data in the production planning system (ERP/MRP).

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the manufacturing and production industry, is seeking a meticulous and organized Production Planner and Scheduler to join their operations in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is essential for ensuring the efficient flow of production by creating and managing detailed production schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing principles, and the ability to balance competing priorities to meet demand while optimizing resource utilization. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the operational success of a growing company within the vibrant Stellenbosch region. The hybrid nature of this role allows for flexibility while ensuring essential on-site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate accurate production schedules for all manufacturing lines.
• Analyze production orders, bills of materials, and inventory levels to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and shipping departments to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identifying and resolving potential delays or disruptions.
• Collaborate with sales and demand planning to understand customer requirements and forecast production needs.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and reduce work-in-progress inventory.
• Prepare reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and resource utilization.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning and scheduling processes.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Maintain accurate data in the production planning system (e.g., ERP or MRP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with complex data and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Must be able to work effectively in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape facility, with a hybrid work arrangement supporting both remote analysis and on-site coordination.
• Experience in demand forecasting and capacity planning is an advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and a provident fund.
• This role provides opportunities for professional development and learning in supply chain and operations management.
• Employees benefit from a supportive team environment and the chance to work in the beautiful region of the Western Cape .
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company are available.
• The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• You will be part of a company that values efficiency and contributes significantly to the local manufacturing economy.