Production Planner, Durban

Location:

Durban - La Mercy

Job Overview The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role ensures alignment between production capacity, customer demand, and material availability while driving on‑time delivery and continuous improvement within planning processes.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Management

Experience

3–5 years’ experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment

Experience in assembly manufacturing

Exposure to extrusion processes (advantageous)

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro / Sage preferred)

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs), routing, and production lead times

Knowledge of inventory control and MRP planning principles

Exposure to lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans

Coordinate and align production activities across all departments

Ensure production schedules meet customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders

Monitor and ensure availability of raw materials and components

Optimize machine utilization and workforce allocation

Manage and control Work-in-Progress (WIP)

Collaborate closely with procurement, warehouse, production, and quality teams

Track production performance against plan and identify risks or delays

Drive On‑Time‑In‑Full (OTIF) delivery through effective planning

Maintain accurate ERP system data, including:

Production orders

BOMs

Lead times

Improve production sequencing to reduce downtime and changeovers

Prepare and present daily and weekly production reports

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

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