Mining Manufacturing Plant Planner

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Plant Planner to join our mining manufacturing team, specializing in the heavy manufacturing of winders, winches, and conveyors. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to optimize efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure timely delivery of critical mining equipment. This role requires expertise in production planning, resource management, and workflow optimization within a heavy engineering environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules for the manufacturing of winders, winches, and conveyors.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure material availability and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor and track production progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize plant capacity utilization while minimizing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation, including BOMs (Bill of Materials), work orders, and capacity reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Analyze production data and KPIs, making recommendations for process improvements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of components and finished products.

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in production planning within a mining or heavy engineering manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Expertise in manufacturing winders, winches, and conveyors.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems for production planning and inventory control.
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel if required.

• Certification in Production & Inventory Management (APICS/CPIM) or similar.
• Experience in Microsoft Project, SAP, or other planning tools.
• Exposure to heavy machinery maintenance and reliability planning.

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