Production Planning Administrator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A Production Planning Administrator with strong communication and organization skills needed. 
The candidate should display strong problem-solving skills
Technical know-how with ERP/MRP software and Excel, to effectively schedule, monitor, and coordinate production, manage resources, analyse data.
Ensure quality by bridging management needs with shop floor execution.
Key skills include planning, data analysis, attention to detail, time management, and interpersonal abilities to handle challenges and communicate clearly. 

Summary of tasks (daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly / annually) / adhoc):

Opening and locking of manufacturing plant & office (every morning and afternoon),

Updating product stock, sales and production files ('main sheets')

Compilation of truck 'Loading Sheet', incl weight distribution

Production planning (daily / weekly / monthly - based on orders and stock levels)

Stock control (count) - planning

Placing stock orders with suppliers, including all PPE,

Compiling Sales estimates (quotations), in preparation for Picking Slip and Delivery Notes,

Compiling and issuing Sales estimates (quotations), for walk-in customers (when necessary),

Updating production staff attendance schedule

Compilation of disciplinary related documents

Planning general maintenance and servicing (incl compressor and generator),

Plan vehicle servicing, license and RWC (truck)

Conducting Breathalyzer tests

Responding to alarm activations (when necessary)

Issuing / updating of production-related company policies

Determination / review of production costs and cost of sales (per item)

Printing of Street Names (as per Sales order)

Any other production administration related requirement

Requirements:

Computer literate

MS Office: Outlook (Intermediate), Excel (Intermediate), Word (Basic)

Own transport to and from work

South African ID

Willing to work overtime