Production Planner

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

DBN003646/SM

Date posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Location:

eThekwini North (Umhlanga / Tongaat), South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Production Planner to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating production planning, scheduling and workflow to ensure production requirements are met efficiently and on time.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Plan and coordinate production schedules and workflow Determine manpower, equipment and raw material requirements Monitor production progress, output and stock levels Identify delays and adjust schedules to minimise disruption Coordinate with Production, Quality Control and Warehouse Conduct production meetings and track progress Prepare production and performance reports Requirements: Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment Relevant qualification in Supply Chain or a related field will be advantageous Strong production scheduling and planning skills Experience with Sage Evolution Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ready to take the next step in your production planning career? Please forward your profile for consideration.

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