South Africa: Production Planner posted by Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

• Matric.
• Degree or National Diploma: Production Planning / Operations / Production Management.
• ERP / MRP training and courses.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within Production (preferably Automotive).
• Knowledge of Syspro.
• Syspro experience preferred.

The Job:
Report to the Supply Chain Manager:

• Production Planning:
  • Plan, schedule and monitor production against the Master Production Schedule for all levels of production through to component level.
  • Measure performance and adjust production plan to suit breakdowns, unforecast sales, etc.
  • Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports on adherence to production plan.
  • Support the development of capacity planning systems for all areas of the plant.
  • Schedule planned maintenance and major repairs affecting the production plan.
  • Schedule and monitor changeovers within the production plan.
  • Monitor and plan back-orders to satisfy customer requirements.
  • Convert sales forecast into production plan.
  • Create and monitor works orders driving the production plan.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure agreed minimum stock levels are maintained.
  • Plan and review minimum Work In Process levels.
  • Publish critical reports such as back-order ageing, open orders without stock, progress on key special addition programmes, etc.
• Production Control:
  • Optimise the production plan for production efficiencies.
  • Review and adjust the production plan to support production productivity goals.
  • Balance production resources across key operations.
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Investigate production-related problems and recommend changes to address sub-standard performance.
• New Product Introduction:
  • Schedule, monitor and report on Off Tool Sample and Pre Production Trial activities.
  • Ensure OTS & PPT activities support planned Manufacturing Production Trial activities and other OEM production trials.
  • Provide critical production feedback.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Regularly table and participate in both projects and Kaizen-type improvements to maximise the contribution of production planning.
  • Stay abreast of the latest thinking in production planning to derive maximum benefit from ERP and other related systems.
• Staff Management:
  • Ensure team members remain well-informed of production priorities and focus areas.
  • Assist with salary queries, overtime sheets, sick leave, etc.
  • Motivate team members using Recognition programmes & other tools.
• Department Standards:
  • Stand in for Production Planner: Components as required.
  • Maintain world-class housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
  • Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environment requirements, especially Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Adhere to all Quality & IATF system requirements.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.