Production Planner – Krugersdorp

About the role

A full-time Production Planner position in Krugersdorp, advertised through WHM Recruitment Advisors. The role keeps production on track by tracking orders, coordinating with team leaders, sales and supply chain, and improving planning systems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain daily production trackers by customer, sales order and product, using back-order reports efficiently
• Print and distribute production trackers to Team Leaders, and original and amended order confirmations to production
• Attend daily production meetings with Team Leaders, MD and SCM; lead production meetings and give Sales customer order updates
• Update monthly work centre and employee hours, and maintain month-end productivity dashboards for OPS meetings
• Attend daily VDM meetings and give management and team updates
• Assist with 5S activities and resolve material issues such as late or incorrect raw materials with the Supply Chain Manager
• Inform Team Leaders of new sales orders and manage production materials, cutting lists and priority lists
• Liaise daily with Sales and Supply Chain, give accurate lead times and due dates, and continuously improve planning strategies and systems
• Ensure efficient employee utilisation, monitor order progress and keep production floor visible, and compile employee gate passes

Required profile

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in production and planning
• Post Matric qualification is an advantage

Required skills

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and computer skills

To apply, send your CV to the recruiter's contact details.