Production Planner - Textile Plant

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturer seeks a skilled Production Planner to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in Cape Town. This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience, advanced Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of ERP systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating efficient production plans, ensuring optimal use of resources, and communicating effectively with the shop floor. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Production Planner or in a supply chain coordination role.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and planning tasks is essential.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and forecasting tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Convert sales demands into realistic production plans.
• Ensure optimal use of raw materials and labor.
• Monitor capacity constraints and staffing levels.
• Communicate plans to shop floor effectively.
• Track performance data daily.

Skills

Production planning expertise

Excel proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Forecasting tools

Job description

Production Planner

• Elsies River Industrial, Cape Town


• Day shift: 08:00 to 17:00


• Salary: R32 000 to R43 000, negotiable depending on experience

Help drive the next phase of operational excellence at a leading textile manufacturer.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established textile manufacturing company based in Cape Town, currently undergoing business consolidation to strengthen efficiency and output. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation in home textiles, theyre now seeking a high-calibre Production Planner to support this growth and help elevate operations to the next level. This is a mission-critical role offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role: Production Planner

You will be responsible for converting sales demands into realistic, efficient production plans ensuring capacity, stock, quality, and timelines are aligned. With a retiring planner and a planning gap internally, youll step into a vital position to streamline operations using your strong Excel, planning, and ERP skills. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced role where accuracy, communication, and lateral thinking are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or supply chain coordination


• Translate sales forecasts into feasible daily and weekly production plans


• Ensure optimal use of raw materials, equipment, and labour to meet customer delivery dates


• Monitor capacity constraints, maintenance schedules, and staffing levels


• Communicate plans effectively to shop floor via work tickets and daily schedules


• Control production documentation and maintain accurate planning records for audits


• Oversee external contractor production (e.g., printers) from quality and stock perspectives


• Track performance data daily, including targets, output, and waste


• Coordinate closely with stores for material availability and with HODs for floor-level execution

About You

• 3+ years' experience as a Production Planner or in a supply chain coordination role


• Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable) for data analysis and planning tasks


• Strong understanding of ERP systems and forecasting tools (SAP or similar)


• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans to ensure effective floor-level communication


• Assertive, proactive, and highly organised with a lateral thinking approach


• Ability to stay calm and productive under pressure in a manufacturing environment


• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, or Industrial Engineering is preferred