Production Planner

Minimum Requirements: Degree or National Diploma: Production Planning, Operations or Production Management. Minimum 5 years operational working experience in an Automotive Manufacturing environment. The Job: Report to the Logistics Manager: Production Planning: Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS for all levels of production to component level. 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. Monitor and plan back-orders to satisfy customer requirements. Convert sales forecast into production plan. Create jobs for production plans. Monitor inventory levels to ensure agreed minimal stocking levels are maintained. Manage and maintain minimal WIP levels. Production Control: Optimise production process. Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies. Balance production resources. Monitor the achievement of daily production targets. Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements. Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance. New Product Introduction: Schedule new parts and pre-production trials to support the introduction of new parts. Raw Materials: Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production. Partake on monthly stock take and control. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvements.

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 6/27/2025