Production Planner (Three Months Contract)

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is seeking a Production Planner to plan, schedule, and monitor production processes. This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a National Diploma or Degree in production planning or operations management. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production processes and maintaining production efficiencies while ensuring adequate resource utilization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in production planning and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS.
• Develop and implement capacity planning systems.
• Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Operations management

Problem-solving

Capacity planning

Performance analysis

Education

Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate

National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management

Job description

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate.
• National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management

Experience :

• Minimum of 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