Production Planner at Inuka Fragrances

Job brief

We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards.

An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow for multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff
• Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory
• Develops a production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by to meet predicted completion date
• Plan stock transfers from storage location to production
• Assistance in preparing annual budget
• Collating reports for Management

Requirements

• Two to Three years of experience in the industry.
• BA degree or its equivalent.
• APICS or other Certification preferred
• Proven experience as production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Good at math and statistics, an analytic thinker.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities

Only CV’s that meet all requirements will be considered. If you have not heard back within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2020

Apply to [email protected]

Reference: Production Planner