Planning Manager
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
ð Permanent Position – Benoni
We are recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our client’s production team.This role requires a strong leader with proven experience in manufacturing planning and SAP systems, able to drive efficiency, resolve planning challenges, and improve production performance.â Key Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Production / Logistics / Operations / Engineering (essential).
- Industrial Engineering Degree / CPIM certificate (advantageous).
- Min 7 years’ planning experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- SAP working knowledge highly advantageous.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain & manage the Master Production Schedule.
- Monitor capacity constraints & resolve machine loading issues.
- Oversee routings, NCRs, MRP clean-up & SAP data accuracy.
- Ensure consumption of material in SAP and validate drawings before release.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs & lead times.
- Report on OEE and production planning KPIs.
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