Job Overview:
A vacancy exists for a Planning Manager in the Corrugated division, responsible for overseeing the planning processes and ensuring efficient operations in a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing paper stock, optimizing production schedules, and driving cost-saving initiatives, among other key responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics
- Computer literacy
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Cost & Management Accounting, or Logistics (NQF Level 6)
- Degree in Production Management (NQF Level 7) would be an added advantage
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Analytical skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
- Ensure that all paper requirements are met at the plant level
- Oversee paper stock control, ensuring adherence to minimum and maximum levels
- Accurately manage stock, working to reduce or eliminate paper shortages
- Plan processes to minimize waste and increase deckling efficiencies (Trim Waste %)
- Communicate proactively and effectively with paper suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Identify and implement paper cost-saving measures and initiatives
- Ensure compliance with standards required by external authorization bodies to maintain accreditations
- Ensure production and sales teams have a clearly defined plan to follow
- Schedule machines to optimize throughput
- Manage work-in-progress (WIP)
- Reduce board grades to enhance efficiency
- Synchronize dispatch to align with production
- Manage stock levels efficiently
