Strategic Production Scheduler — Sandton Manufacturing

Placements24; Sandton; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Sandton location

Advanced planning tools

Professional development

Medical aid

Leave days

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Production Scheduler in Sandton to develop, maintain and communicate detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability. You will coordinate with sales, procurement and production to ensure timely material supply and smooth workflow.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning within manufacturing, strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. You will drive schedule adherence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in SCM, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing.
• Proven experience with production planning software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement and production teams to ensure timely material availability and smooth workflow.
• Monitor production progress against the schedule and make necessary adjustments to address deviations.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively implement solutions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Optimize production sequences to maximize throughput and minimize changeover times.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, capacities and output.
• Analyze production data to forecast future scheduling needs and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch of finished goods.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders regarding production status and potential delays.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management policies as they relate to production scheduling.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Operations / Industrial Engineering

Outils

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Planning software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Production Scheduler in Sandton to develop, maintain and communicate detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability. You will coordinate with sales, procurement and production to ensure timely material supply and smooth workflow.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning within manufacturing, strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. You will drive schedule adherence and continuous improvement.