Production Planner Packaging & Printing ~ Manufacturing
Durban - Kwa Zulu Natal - South Africa
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure optimal use of resources and timely fulfilment of customer requirements (OTIF).
You will have a Grade 12 qualification and be highly computer literate, with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Essential that you have extensive knowledge of production processes, tooling, and experience in a planning environment, particularly within the printing industry.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities are essential.
The role requires self-management, systematic thinking, and a collaborative approach to working with production teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning work with production heads to optimise machine utilisation.
- Ensuring the availability of raw materials.
- Creating and maintaining production schedules.
- Updating loadings on the internal system.
- Communicating any changes to delivery dates.
- Monitoring shop floor management against production plans.
- Supporting planned maintenance.
- Managing late orders.
- Contributing to meeting monthly sales and production targets.
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