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Mid Level Production Planner
Job summary
A manufacturing company based in Cape Town is seeking a mid-level Production Planner to oversee production planning and coordination. The role encompasses converting sales demands into efficient production plans, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cape Town.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant production planning experience.
- Proven planning experience in manufacturing, FMCG, ideally within commodities or product packaging.
Responsibilities
- Plan production, raw materials, packaging, and supporting equipment.
- Issue daily shop floor plans and work tickets.
- Maintain traceable records for audits.
Skills
Education
Location: Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Summary:
A manufacturing company based in Cape Town is seeking a mid-level Production Planner to oversee the planning and coordination of production activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting sales demands into efficient, cost-effective production plans while ensuring resource optimization, timely delivery, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning:
- Plan production, raw materials, packaging, and supporting equipment.
- Ensure plans align with capacity, economic batch sizes, and delivery deadlines.
- Coordinate overtime, resource reallocation, and maintenance activities as needed.
- Prevent production without all required components unless approved.
- Provide daily and weekly reports on performance and forecasts.
Execution:
Issue daily shop floor plans and work tickets.
Ensure product specifications are accessible on the floor.
- Escalate performance issues and step into operational control when required.
Document Control:
Maintain traceable records for audits.
Submit and follow up on material requisitions.
Contractor Management:
Oversee quality and output of external service providers.
Monitor inventory at contractor sites.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant production planning experience.
- Proven planning experience in manufacturing, FMCG, ideally within commodities, product packaging
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
Relevant qualifications in production planning advantageous.
- Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in MS Excel (mandatory).
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