PRODUCTION PLANNER

Our client, a leader in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Planner for a fix term contract based in Durban.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12

National Diploma or Degree in production planning / operations / production management

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role

MAIN JOB FUNTION

Plan, schedule and monitor production against MPS for all levels of production to component level (Stock levels, minimal requirements, plan change overs, etc.)

Measure performance and adjust plan to suite breakdowns etc.

Daily, weekly and monthly reports on adherence to plan.

Develop and implement capacity planning systems for all areas of plant.

Schedule and plan for maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.

Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, jig changes etc.)

Monitor and plan backorders to satisfy customer requirements.

Convert sales forecast into production plan.

Create jobs for production plans.

Monitory inventory levels to ensure agreed minimal stocking levels are maintained.

Manage and maintain minimal WIP levels.

Optimise the production process

Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies

Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources

Balancing of production resources

Monitor the achievement of daily production targets

Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements

Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance

Schedule new parts and pre-production trials to support the introduction of new parts

Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production

Partake on monthly stock take and control

Identify opportunities for improvements