Production Planner: Drive Efficient High-Volume Schedules

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 360.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a meticulous Production Planner in Nelspruit to translate forecasts into actionable schedules, coordinating with procurement and logistics to ensure timely material availability. The role emphasizes strong planning, analytic rigor, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will monitor progress, optimize inventory, participate in S&OP, and drive efficiency while maintaining records and ensuring quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or Scheduler in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and planning.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• A qualification in Operations Management or Supply Chain is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules for all manufacturing lines.
• Translate sales orders and demand forecasts into production plans, considering capacity constraints and material availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress against schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations or potential delays.
• Work closely with production supervisors to ensure adherence to schedules and efficient resource utilization.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP) meetings to align production plans with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for production efficiency improvements and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production planning records and generate relevant reports for management.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure all products meet quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Operations / Supply Chain degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a meticulous Production Planner in Nelspruit to translate forecasts into actionable schedules, coordinating with procurement and logistics to ensure timely material availability. The role emphasizes strong planning, analytic rigor, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will monitor progress, optimize inventory, participate in S&OP, and drive efficiency while maintaining records and ensuring quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.