Production Planning Engineer

Placements24

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 650,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid plan

Professional development and training

Stable work environment

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Planning Engineer for a Queenstown facility. This role focuses on building and maintaining efficient production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and resources, with emphasis on minimizing lead times and controlling costs.

The ideal candidate brings at least 4 years in planning, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations management.
Solid understanding of production processes, inventory control, and capacity planning.
Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., MRP/ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and material availability.
Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material supply and product delivery.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet targets and address unforeseen issues.
Optimize production planning to minimize setup times, reduce work-in-progress inventory, and improve resource utilization.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for improved scheduling efficiency.
Implement and maintain production planning software and systems.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Production planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and analytical Production Planning Engineer for their facility in Queenstown . This role is essential for ensuring that production schedules are efficient, achievable, and aligned with demand forecasts and resource availability. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing production plans to optimize output, minimize lead times, and control costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of production processes, inventory management, and scheduling techniques, with the ability to analyze complex data sets to make informed planning decisions. This position plays a key part in the smooth operation of the manufacturing unit.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and material availability.
Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material supply and product delivery.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet targets and address unforeseen issues.
Optimize production planning to minimize setup times, reduce work-in-progress inventory, and improve resource utilization.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for improved scheduling efficiency.
Implement and maintain production planning software and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations management.
Solid understanding of production processes , inventory control, and capacity planning.
Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., MRP/ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and coordination skills.

Benefits