Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team in Cape Town City Centre. As a key member of our production team, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, efficient production flow across all departments. Your analytical skills and understanding of printing processes will be essential in balancing priorities to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and executing daily and weekly production plans for print and packing operations
- Planning and balancing manpower across shifts, considering skills availability, leave, and overtime
- Opening, managing, and closing work orders, ensuring accurate system capture and documentation
- Coordinating production across flexographic and digital printing machines
- Planning material usage and availability, including self-adhesive materials, inks, vinyls, ABS, cutting dies, and plates
- Maintaining accurate departmental registers (testing, cutting dies, plates, materials, and quality)
- Ensuring that the correct testing methodologies are followed for different substrates
- Filing production documentation in sequential order for traceability and audit readiness
- Creating, implementing, and improving production process flows
- Liaising closely with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams
- Managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure manufacturing environment
Requirements
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivots, planning sheets, and reporting)
Strong knowledge of self-adhesive materials, inks, vinyls, and ABS
Understanding of flexographic and digital printing processes
Knowledge of cutting dies and printing plates
Strong numerical ability with confidence in quantities, yields, and variances
Qualifications
None mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Not specified.
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About Manufacturing Jobs in Cape Town Region
Manufacturing positions in the Cape Town region typically fall within the broader manufacturing sector, which is a common industry for this type of role. Generally, the demand for skilled and experienced professionals remains strong, driven by the need for efficient production processes and quality control.
When it comes to salary expectations, it’s generally agreed that roles in manufacturing positions can offer competitive compensation packages. However, salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may start within a broad range of R150 000 to R250 000 per annum, while more senior or specialized roles can command higher figures, often ranging from R300 000 to R500 000 per annum or more. Please note that these are general estimates and actual salaries may vary.
Common skills required for manufacturing positions include technical knowledge of production processes, quality control measures, lean manufacturing principles, and experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Additionally, effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are often essential for success in this role. Other common skills include proficiency in English, mathematics, and statistics, as well as experience with industry-specific software and equipment.
Manufacturing positions can be found across various industries, including the technology industry, financial services sector, and manufacturing sector itself. The demand for skilled professionals is particularly high in sectors that rely on precision engineering, automation, and quality control. Other common industries include aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
Career development opportunities are generally excellent for those interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing positions. With experience and continuous learning, professionals can move into leadership roles or specialize in specific areas such as quality management, production planning, or lean manufacturing implementation. Many companies also offer training and development programs to support employee growth and advancement.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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