Job Summary
Our client in the Textile Manufacturing industry is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their team. This pivotal role focuses on organizing production according to demand and quality standards, ensuring goods are produced on time and distributed profitably.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays.
- Determine the necessary manpower, equipment, and raw materials to meet production demands.
- Assign workers and other staff to specific production operations.
- Schedule shifts according to production needs.
- Monitor jobs to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
- Address issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
- Obtain and analyze output information (e.g., number of finished products, percentage of defects).
- Prepare and submit status and performance reports.
- Keep paperwork organized and up-to-date.
- Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a production planner.
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
- Experience with MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning).
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
- Strong skills in math and statistics.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Grade 12 qualification.
- Further education or certification is preferred.
Benefits:
- Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.
- Convenient location in Cape Town.
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and supporting documents to recruitment1@qetello.co.za with the subject line "Production Planner."
Application Deadline: If you have not received feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.