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Johannesburg: RB 16942 – Engineering / Production Planner (Gears) – Jhb

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Employer Description Our client is a mechanical components manufacturer. Job Description Develop and maintain detailed schedules for gearbox manufacturing projects, including machining, sub-assembly, final assembly, quality control and coating phases. Convert engineering BOMs and CAD data into routings, work orders, and accurate capacity plans. Monitor shop floor load and align priorities with resource availability Update and reforecast schedules to respond to changes in design release, material availability, or customer requirements. Participate in design reviews, ensuring alignment of engineering outputs with production requirements. Support resolution of technical planning challenges by analysing root causes and proposing corrective actions. Serve as the link between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance teams. Coordinate procurement activities, identifying long-lead gearbox components (e.g., gears, shafts, bearings, housings) and ensuring timely sourcing. Provide accurate project status reports, highlighting potential delays, capacity constraints, and risks. Review planning performance and production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Implement initiatives to optimize machining centre utilization, reduce rework, and improve workflow. Contribute to Lean, Kaizen, and other improvement programs within the plant. Recommend updates to planning tools, templates, and methods for greater efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering (or related discipline) Skills 35 years of experience in engineering or production planning within a heavy engineering or precision machining environment. Strong understanding of gearbox-related processes: gear cutting, precision machining, heat treatment, balancing, assembly, and testing. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for production planning and scheduling. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
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