Production Coordinator - Manufacturing Factory - Pretoria

SUMMARY:
Production Coordinator - Manufacturing Factory - Pretoria

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Production Coordinator - Manufacturing Factory - Pretoria

Summary:

The Production Coordinator is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end management of manufacturing workflows, from order inception to final completion and store return. This position ensures operational excellence by maintaining precise job documentation, orchestrating production schedules, monitoring real-time progress, and delivering clear, consistent communication on job statuses. A key function of this role involves active participation in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of the company''s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements:

- In-depth understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes.
- Proven knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and digital production management tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific documentation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong awareness of health and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail with superior documentation skills.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
- Proficient in production tracking, data entry, and generating performance reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of personal integrity, candour, and ethical judgement.
- Proactive, forward-thinking, and results-oriented mindset.
- Highly self-disciplined, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with a constructive and inspiring attitude.
- Solution-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

- Receive and validate production orders.
- Generate and issue comprehensive job cards.
- Verify and attach all relevant technical drawings and supporting documents.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and fully compliant with company work instructions and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet on-time delivery targets.
- Coordinate the timely issuance of correct materials and resources for each job.
- Liaise with cross-functional departments (e.g., Procurement, Factory, Stores) to ensure a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Monitor and track the progress of all manufacturing jobs through every stage of production.
- Maintain real-time status updates within the ERP system.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding job progress, providing timely and accurate updates.
- Proactively follow up to ensure production timelines are adhered to.
- Uphold stringent quality standards for all manufacturing documentation and processes.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to promptly identify, document, and resolve any production or non-conformance issues.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Play an active role in the configuration, testing, and implementation of the factory''s ERP system.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all production-related data within the ERP system.
- Create and manage digital job cards and production steps for manufactured items.

- Escalate out-of-control situations, non-conforming processes, and defective materials to management.
- Halt a production process in the event of a critical non-conformance or safety issue, pending management approval.
- Reports to: Factory Manager and Production Manager
- Key Inputs: Customer and internal production orders, technical drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM), company work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Remuneration:

R35 000pm – R55 000pm basic commensurate with numerous factors such as experience, current earnings etc. All interested candidates to send their updated CV’s and their current/previous remuneration details to