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Cape Town: Production Planner posted by Hire Resolve

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Job Description

Are you a detail-driven Production Planner ready for your next career-defining move? Our client, a well-established player in the fast-moving consumer goods space, is looking for a capable and motivated individual to take ownership of their production planning processes in Cape Town.

Role Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a production planning role within manufacturing

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data formatting)

  • Understanding of manufacturing resource planning (MRP) and supply chain workflows

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Familiarity with MRP systems (advantageous)

Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualification in Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred

  • Candidates without formal qualifications but with solid relevant experience will also be considered

Additional Benefits:

  • Provident Fund Contribution (8%)

  • Performance-Based Annual Bonus

  • Long Service Awards (e.g., 13th cheque at 5 years)

  • Additional Leave with Tenure


Apply Today!
If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role and make a measurable difference, reach out to Arista Palin at Hire Resolve or apply via the channels below:

? *****@*****.co.za
? *****@*****.co.za
? www.********.co.za

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Cape Town: Production Planner posted by Hire Resolve

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A well-established and leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to join their dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven environment that supplies premium products to a major national retail client and distributes across South Africa.

As the Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating and optimizing production schedules to meet customer demand, while ensuring operational efficiency and minimal waste. You will work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure a seamless flow from raw material intake to final product distribution. The role also includes stock and packaging tracking, shipment progress monitoring, and internal operations coordination within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee administrative aspects of production planning

  • Track stock on hand and packaging levels

  • Monitor shipment progress and production timelines (primarily using Excel)

  • Coordinate closely with internal operations teams to ensure smooth workflows

  • Analyse production trends to improve productivity and efficiency

  • Ensure adherence to industry and client compliance standards

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in food manufacturing (preferred) or pharmaceutical production

  • Familiarity with products that have short and long shelf lives

  • Experience supporting large national retail clients advantageous

  • Strong Excel proficiency is essential

  • Previous use of ERP systems; experience with Excite and Pastel beneficial

  • Ability to work hands-on in a dynamic, people-focused environment

  • Compliance awareness and proactive problem-solving approach

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Benefits:

  • Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.



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A leading manufacturer in the consumer goods sector is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join their team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing effective production schedules, coordinating with procurement and operations teams, and ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand. Reporting to the Manufacturing Executive, the role also involves supporting cross-departmental workflow, maintaining accurate production records, and overseeing material planning and work order execution to ensure smooth production operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the availability of materials to meet production demands

  • Coordinate with supervisors and internal stakeholders on production requirements

  • Create and distribute work orders and production schedules

  • Revise schedules as needed based on operational changes

  • Plan production timetables aligned with sales forecasts

  • Capture and maintain production data

  • Provide supporting documentation for delays or cost changes

  • Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Matric)

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production planning role

  • Proven experience as a planner in a plastics manufacturing environment (essential)

  • Proficient in JDE systems (scheduler, work order reconciliation, MRP, MRP11)

  • Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

  • High accuracy and critical thinking

  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

  • Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills

  • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

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Benefits:

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

 

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We are currently looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our team and help streamline our manufacturing operations. The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and executing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products, optimal resource utilization, and efficient workflow. This role plays a key part in coordinating between departments, maintaining inventory levels, and identifying areas for continuous improvement in the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer orders

  • Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure on-time availability of materials and resources

  • Monitor production performance and proactively address potential bottlenecks or delays

  • Maintain accurate records of production planning, inventory levels, and work orders

  • Analyze data to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support lean manufacturing practices

  • Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure production meets quality standards

  • Participate in planning meetings and provide timely updates to stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

  • 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies

  • APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

  • Apply for this role today, contact Maria van Rooyen at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za



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