Production Planning Coordinator

Join a dynamic manufacturing organization that is focused on streamlining production processes and driving operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to step into a critical role that supports the growth and efficiency of a busy production environment based in Robertsham.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the creation and updating of production schedules based on available capacity and customer deadlines.
• Monitor production progress, identify delays or risks, and inform the PPC Manager.
• Update job statuses in the system and maintain proper documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding work-in-progress (WIP) to ensure alignment with daily and weekly plans.
• Track material availability and coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of long lead-time items.
• Support the release of jobs in ERP systems (e.g., "SAP"), ensuring routing and BOM accuracy.
• Assist in managing and updating production data, sales orders and job cards.
• Liaise with logistics and suppliers to follow up on deliveries and collections.
• Coordinate with warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure jobs are ready for delivery as planned.
• Prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly PPC reports for internal meetings.
• Monitor KPIs such as on‑time delivery, production output, and material availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with basic time studies and layout updates.

Requirements:

• Matric
• At least 2 years of experience in a production or planning environment
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Valid driver's license
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team

Familiarity with the following:

• RPE (Risk and Performance Evaluation)
• Basic understanding of production layouts

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