Production Planner

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003282/NA

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you enjoy planning and optimising production processes? If so, carry on reading, this could be the perfect role for you!

POSITION INFO:
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.

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