Production Planner - Manufacturing Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and material requirements, ensuring efficient production flow to meet customer demand and operational targets.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, a solid grasp of production planning principles and MRP, and proficiency with production planning software and MS Excel, enabling cross‑department collaboration with procurement, production and sales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or Scheduler in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles, MRP systems, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in using production planning software and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in Randburg facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed weekly and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress against the schedule and make necessary adjustments to address deviations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with quality control and maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Prepare reports on production status, inventory levels, and adherence to schedules.

Skills

Production planning

MRP systems

Inventory management

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Production planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Production Planner to join their manufacturing operations team in Randburg . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient scheduling and coordination of all production activities to meet customer demand and operational targets. You will be responsible for developing detailed production plans, managing material requirements, and working closely with production, procurement, and sales departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management. This position offers a key role in optimizing production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed weekly and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress against the schedule and make necessary adjustments to address deviations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with quality control and maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Prepare reports on production status, inventory levels, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or Scheduler in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles, MRP systems, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in using production planning software and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in the Randburg manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in production management.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a stable manufacturing company.
• Generous annual leave and company holidays.