Production Planner

SUMMARY:
Position: Production Planner
Salary: R20 000 - R25 000
Type: Permanent
Location: Western Cape/Boland

My client a Manufacturer specializing in high-quality garments for a variety of markets is looking for a highly skilled and experienced candidate to fill the above mentioned position.

POSITION INFO:
Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Senior certificate with mathematics and/or accounting or equivalent level
• B.Com or BSc. Degree (or other numerate qualification)/ National Diploma in Clothing Production
• Management
• Excel intermediate level (including pivot tables and formulas)
• Previous experience of Fast-React Planning Board
• 6 to 8 years’ working experience in a manufacturing and production environment in Fibre processing, textiles, clothing or related industry
• 3 to 5 years’ previous experience in production planning, including working on an ERP / production
• Planning system
• Experience working on Fast-React and Sage would be advantageous

• Analytical ability with an eye for detail (critical path analysis)
• Good garment construction knowledge
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Able to plan, monitor and track progress of projects and plans
• Good communication and negotiation skills (including conflict resolution)
• Report writing and administrative skills

• Reliable team player with an excellent attendance record
• Eager to learn with a passion for manufacturing and production
• Able to work in a deadline, fast-paced environment

• Prepare, monitor and track the factory’s production plan (this includes areas such as capacity planning
• Quantity and cost of production; line planning or WIP) through the FastReact planning board
• Draw up the master production schedule on FastReact planning board to establish the production
• Sequence and lead times of each product in order to meet customer delivery dates
• Liaise with department heads to gather information, monitor work in progress (WIP) and other production projects
• Update company systems with regard to purchasing records and other information impacting on delivery schedules or special production projects
• Reporting and general administration
• Use the company’s ERP system and other planning and reporting tools to provide value add for maximum planning of resources

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