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 Skills required: 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 Attitude and Personal Values: 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 Key Outputs: 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 Consultant: Chantè van den Heever - Dante Personnel Cape Town Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

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