Production Planner – Fabrication & Finishing (AUTOMOTIVE)

Hlabahlosile Trading Projects; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pretoria is seeking a Production Planner to create and maintain production schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning, knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, and an understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting and welding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning (fabrication/finishing preferred).
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools.
• Understanding of fabrication processes (laser cutting, welding, painting).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Balance demand and capacity for machines, materials, and labor.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Work with supervisors to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure material availability with procurement and stores.
• Apply lean planning to minimize downtime and improve throughput.
• Track KPIs and report performance.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Experience in production planning

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position

Production Planner – Fabrication & Finishing

Koedoespoort, Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Balance demand and capacity for machines, materials, and labor.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Work with supervisors to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure material availability with procurement and stores.
• Apply lean planning to minimize downtime and improve throughput.
• Track KPIs and report performance.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes.

Requirements

• Experience in production planning (fabrication/finishing preferred).
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools.
• Understanding of fabrication processes (laser cutting, welding, painting).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.