Production Planner / Scheduler at Filmatic Packaging Systems, South Africa

• We have an opportunity for a Production Planner / Scheduler to join our Production Team in Paarl. The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements and be able to fill the subsequent responsibilities:

Requirements and skills

• Minimum qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Engineering, Operation Management etc.)
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.
• Minimum experience: At least 5 years proven experience as production planner preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning principles
• Experience in MPS & MRP (advantageous)
• Must be computer literate in MS Office, 2D/3D CAD (advantageous) and ERP systems
• Proficient in mathematics and statistics
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities (English & Afrikaans)
• Must be able to work independently, as well as function within a team.
• Must be able to think critically, have attention to detail, complex problem solving, be creative and use own judgement in decision making.
• Excellent time management skills
• Pragmatic approach and positive demeanor
• A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable
• Confident, assertive and results-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan & Schedule production order fulfilment for assembly and fabrication workshops.
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to meet production demand.
• Assign resources to specific production orders.
• Coordinate production operations in accordance with material, labour, and equipment availability.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time
• Address issues when they arise, aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, schedule accuracy, etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Workshop, Quality control and other relevant staff
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs, as well as improve production processes and product quality.
• Promptly inform the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain ERP system information