Production Planner (Plant)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Production Planner to optimize production processes and achieve company objectives. The role requires effective planning and scheduling, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a solid educational background and extensive experience in production planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS.
• Measure performance and adjust plans.
• Develop capacity planning systems.

Skills

Production Planning

Operational Efficiency

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

National Diploma or Degree in Production Planning / Operations / Production Management

Job description

Overview:

Our client in the automotive sector is looking to employ a Production Planner to plan and optimise processes in order to achieve company plant objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management
• 5+ years experience in a similar role

Key Performance Areas:

Production Planning:

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS for all levels of production to component level (Stock levels, minimal requirements, plan change overs, etc.)
• Measure performance and adjust plan to suite breakdowns etc.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reports on adherence to plan.
• Develop and implement capacity planning systems for all areas of plant.
• Schedule and plan for maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, jig changes etc.)
• Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.
• Convert sales forecast into production plan.
• Create jobs for production plans.
• Monitory inventory levels to ensure agreed minimal stocking levels are maintained.
• Manage and maintain minimal WIP levels.

Production Control:

• Optimise the production process
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
• Balancing of production resources
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
• Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance

New Product Introduction:

• Schedule new parts and pre-production trials to support the introduction of new parts

Raw Materials:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
• Partake on monthly stock take and control

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements