Remote Production Scheduler — Optimize Plans & Throughput

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible core hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Scheduler to manage production timelines and resource allocation for manufacturing operations. This fully remote role requires strong planning and cross-team coordination with internal teams and suppliers to deliver on-time results.

The ideal candidate will develop detailed schedules, optimize efficiency, and balance resource availability while thriving in a virtual work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive production schedules using ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and production flow.
• Analyze production capacity and constraints to create realistic and achievable schedules.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and implement adjustments as needed.
• Communicate schedule changes and potential delays proactively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Optimize schedules to balance workload, minimize setup times, and maximize throughput.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP software

Advanced spreadsheets

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Scheduler to manage production timelines and resource allocation for manufacturing operations. This fully remote role requires strong planning and cross-team coordination with internal teams and suppliers to deliver on-time results.

The ideal candidate will develop detailed schedules, optimize efficiency, and balance resource availability while thriving in a virtual work environment.