Production Planner

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000405/JG

Date posted:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mineral processing equipment, known for its twin-shaft Sizer technology and heavy-duty feeder systems.

Position Overview
The Production Planner will be responsible for scheduling all jobs that pass through the workshop floors, including new machine builds, spare parts fabrication and equipment repairs. The role focuses only on workshop operations and scheduling, and works closely with the workshop team to plan production timelines, track daily progress and improve efficiency.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Create master workshop schedules in Microsoft Project for all parallel workloads, including new equipment builds, spare components and breakdown repairs Update workflows to balance work across the machine, fabrication and assembly shops Identify the critical path on complex assembly and refurbishment projects to anticipate bottlenecks Track daily jobs and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) against planned timelines Forecast realistic completion dates based on actual workshop performance and machine availability Identify schedule slippages early and communicate warnings in advance Update schedules based on feedback from the Commercial Department on lead times, orders and delivery windows Minimum Requirements Matric \/ NQF Level 4 (Mathematics and Science advantageous) National Diploma or Higher Certificate advantageous At least 5 years' planning or scheduling experience in the heavy fabrication sector Exposure to the mining machinery sector is highly advantageous Proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential) Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Word skills Ability to read and interpret fabrication, machining and assembly drawings Ability to sequence sub-assemblies from a master assembly BOM Strong logical thinking with an aptitude for sequencing and calculating timeframes Assertive communication style and ability to re-prioritise quickly

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