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Job Title: Production Coordinator
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Location: Durban
Employment Type: Permanent
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client, a leading
textile manufacturing company, is seeking an organised and detail-oriented
Production Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of production activities. The successful candidate will ensure that production schedules, materials, orders, and communication between departments are managed efficiently to meet production targets and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities and ensure production schedules are followed.
- Monitor production progress against planned quantities, deadlines, and customer requirements.
- Liaise with production, planning, stores, procurement, quality, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assist with production planning and scheduling according to customer orders and available capacity.
- Monitor raw material and fabric availability and follow up on shortages or delays.
- Track work-in-progress (WIP) and identify production delays or bottlenecks.
- Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
- Capture and update production information on relevant systems and spreadsheets.
- Follow up with production teams regarding outstanding orders and ensure deadlines are communicated.
- Assist with identifying production variances, delays, quality issues, and other operational challenges.
- Ensure production orders and relevant documentation are correctly processed and communicated.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as required.
- Assist management with monitoring production performance and key performance indicators.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment.
- Perform general production administration and coordination duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12).
- A qualification in Production Management, Operations Management, Textile Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a production coordination, production planning, or manufacturing administration role.
- Textile manufacturing experience is essential/preferred.
- Knowledge of textile production processes, fabrics, garments, or related manufacturing processes will be advantageous.
- Experience working with production schedules, work orders, stock/material requirements, and WIP.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP, production planning, or manufacturing systems will be advantageous.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet strict deadlines.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple production activities simultaneously.
- Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong Excel and reporting skills.
- Proactive and results-driven approach.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a
highly organised, hands-on, and detail-oriented Production Coordinator with experience in the
textile manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must be able to coordinate multiple production requirements, communicate effectively with different departments, and ensure that production schedules and deadlines are achieved.
What is on Offer
- Competitive market-related remuneration package.
- Opportunity to join an established textile manufacturing organisation.
- Exposure to a dynamic production environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop further experience within the textile manufacturing industry.
How to Apply
Send CV: tasmim.cassim@stratogo.comPlease ensure the job title "Production Coordinator - Textile " is reflected in the subject line of your email application.Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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