Senior Production Planning Manager

Placements24; East London; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Production Planning Manager to lead demand forecasting, production scheduling, and resource allocation across manufacturing operations.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong industrial engineering and supply chain background, and proven leadership of a planning team to deliver on-time, cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering and leadership of planning teams.
• Proven ability to optimize schedules and resources.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting and inventory control.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sophisticated production schedules.
• Optimize resource allocation to meet demand.
• Lead a team of planners and collaborate with production, procurement and sales.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.

Connaissances

Industrial engineering

Supply chain management

Production planning

Leadership

Team management

Forecasting

Inventory control

Advanced planning systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the automotive parts manufacturing industry, is recruiting a Senior Production Planning Manager for their expanding operations in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This critical role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in industrial engineering, supply chain management, and advanced planning systems. You will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated production schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, demand forecasting, and inventory control strategies. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage a team of planners and collaborate effectively with production, procurement, and sales departments. Based in **East London, Eastern Cape**, this role offers a significant opportunity to influence operational efficiency and contribute to the company's growth. We are looking for individuals who are adept at managing complex logistical challenges and driving continuous improvement in production planning and execution. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining seamless operations and achieving production targets.