Production Planner / Scheduler - Boksburg

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in label solutions is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves coordinating production schedules, optimising workflows, and ensuring materials and machinery align for efficient operations. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in a production scheduling role, particularly within a printing environment. Strong analytical and organisational skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. A Grade 12 education is required, with advantageous tertiary qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Production Planner/Scheduler.
• Experience within a printing environment is non-negotiable.
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily production schedules aligned to press capacity.
• Monitor production progress to ensure OTIF targets are achieved.
• Track and report on production performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP/planning systems

Job description

Build Your Career with an Industry Leader

Our client is a global leader in premium label solutions, supplying internationally recognised FMCG brands across industries such as wine & spirits, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and household products.

With a strong global footprint and a reputation for excellence, this organisation offers a high-performance environment where innovation, quality, and efficiency are at the core of everything they do.

Purpose of the Role

As a Production Planner / Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising production across printing operations. The role focuses on maximising press efficiency, improving throughput, and ensuring on-time delivery, while balancing labour, materials, and machine capacity.

Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage daily production schedules aligned to press capacity, materials, and labour availability
• Convert customer orders into production-ready print jobs within ERP systems
• Prioritise jobs based on deadlines, customer requirements, and operational efficiency
• Monitor production progress to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) targets are achieved
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on job status and delivery timelines
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling disruptions

Operational Coordination

• Collaborate with Customer Service and Production teams to ensure jobs are print-ready
• Optimise workflow and job sequencing within a pull-based production environment
• Facilitate daily production planning meetings

Performance & Reporting

• Track and analyse production performance (planned vs actual output, press hours, efficiencies)
• Report on backlog, output, and key operational metrics
• Support working capital optimisation through effective planning

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong cross-functional relationships to enhance planning effectiveness
• Promote a customer-focused culture, ensuring quality output and on-time delivery

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements within planning processes and systems
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Production Planner / Scheduler
• Non-negotiable: Experience within a printing environment
• Exposure to labels, packaging, or narrow web printing
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Grade 12 (Matric) required; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/planning systems

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management ability
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment