Production Planning Manager

SUMMARY:
Planning of samples through the processes and client communication of the laboratory

POSITION INFO:

PRODUCTION PLANNING MANAGER

GEOCHEMISTRY

North West

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The Geochemistry business provides analytical services to all aspects of the minerals industry, including Exploration support, Laboratory analysis, Commercial Transaction Support, Environmental Analysis and Industry Standard Practices and Quality.

SGS is looking for a seasoned Production Planning Manager who will be responsible to manage all the planning of samples through the processes and client communication of the laboratory at the Rustenburg site. To ensure the overall production for the Geochem facility under his / her control are achieved.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with strong and assertive leadership skills to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to effectively coordinate with various departments and levels of staff. A successful career managing multiple teams with the ability to prioritize activities and be flexible to adjust to a variety of situations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you in the role, are expected to:

• Plan and prioritize a production schedule for the jobs/projects in according with lab capability and client requirements. 
• Implement and control the production schedule.
• Review and adjust the schedule where needed.
• Where possible, do forecasting and planning for upcoming projects or changes in scope for existing projects. Communicate these finding to senior management team.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, human resources and management.
• In conjunction with Section Manager and/or Laboratory Manager:
• Formulate changes, improve workflow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
• Monitor effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department/s, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Assist with decisions making about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement to ensure production targets can be met.
• Direct communication with clients daily on:
• Status updates on new and existing projects.
• Re-negotiating timelines or schedules as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain production reports
• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement on production targets
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or at least 10 years’ experience in an Analytical Lab.
• Minimum of 5 years’ solid management experience
• Qualification in Business improvement initiatives will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a commercial laboratory environment.
• Familiar with SGS analytical practices
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in customer relationship management
• Strong knowledge of SLIM
• Previous experience in production planning will be an added advantage.
• Previous analytical and technical laboratory experience an advantage
• Good knowledge of ISO17025 requirements

Remuneration:

Full time permanent position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities and an interesting global working environment.  SGS also offers a highly competitive and attractive benefits package.

Note:

All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.

Should you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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