Production Planner

SUMMARY:
A vacancy exists for a Production Planner for our client based in Pinetown.

POSITION INFO:

Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS for all levels of production to component level (Stock levels, minimal requirements, plan change overs, etc.)
Measure performance and adjust plan to suite breakdowns etc.
Daily, weekly and monthly reports on adherence to plan.
Develop and implement capacity planning systems for all areas of plant.
Schedule and plan for maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.
Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, jig changes etc.)
Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.
Convert sales forecast into production plan.
Create jobs for production plans.
Monitory inventory levels to ensure agreed minimal stocking levels are maintained.
Manage and maintain minimal WIP levels.

Production Control

New Product Introduction

Raw Materials

Continuous improvement

Grade 12 with Mathematics would be advantageous
Recognised qualification in Production Planning/ Operations/ Production Management
Previous experience working on Syspro or related system
5 years working experience in manufacturing and planning department essential with full understanding of manufacturing processes
Applicants should be proficient in English. (read, write and speak)

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