Pretoria: Production Coordinator – Manufacturing Factory – Pretoria

Job Title: Production Coordinator – Manufacturing Factory – Pretoria Summary: The Production Coordinator is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end management of manufacturing workflows, from order inception to final completion and store return. This position ensures operational excellence by maintaining precise job documentation, orchestrating production schedules, monitoring real-time progress, and delivering clear, consistent communication on job statuses. A key function of this role involves active participation in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of the company””””””””s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Requirements: – In-depth understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes. – Proven knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles. – Experience with ERP systems and digital production management tools. – Familiarity with industry-specific documentation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. – Strong awareness of health and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment. – Exceptional organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities. – Meticulous attention to detail with superior documentation skills. – Advanced interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams. – Proficient in production tracking, data entry, and generating performance reports. – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. – High degree of personal integrity, candour, and ethical judgement. – Proactive, forward-thinking, and results-oriented mindset. – Highly self-disciplined, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. – Collaborative team player with a constructive and inspiring attitude. – Solution-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement. Responsibilities: – Receive and validate production orders. – Generate and issue comprehensive job cards. – Verify and attach all relevant technical drawings and supporting documents. – Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and fully compliant with company work instructions and quality standards. – Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet on-time delivery targets. – Coordinate the timely issuance of correct materials and resources for each job. – Liaise with cross-functional departments (e.g., Procurement, Factory, Stores) to ensure a seamless and efficient workflow. – Monitor and track the progress of all manufacturing jobs through every stage of production. – Maintain real-time status updates within the ERP system. – Act as the primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding job progress, providing timely and accurate updates. – Proactively follow up to ensure production timelines are adhered to. – Uphold stringent quality standards for all manufacturing documentation and processes. – Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to promptly identify, document, and resolve any production or non-conformance issues. – Ensure all activities comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements. – Play an active role in the configuration, testing, and implementation of the factory””””””””s ERP system. – Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all production-related data within the ERP system. – Create and manage digital job cards and production steps for manufactured items. – Escalate out-of-control situations, non-conforming processes, and defective materials to management. – Halt a production process in the event of a critical non-conformance or safety issue, pending management approval. – Reports to: Factory Manager and Production Manager – Key Inputs: Customer and internal production orders, technical drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM), company work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Remuneration: