Master Production Planner: Permanent Position: P

Master Production Planner: Permanent Position: Port Elizabeth

Coloured Females are encouraged to apply

 

 

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Client Port Elizabeth Production. The successful applicant will report to the Planning Procurement & Logistics Manager.



Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

 
This position works closely with Central Planning and a key output is an optimised production plan.
Furthermore, this position plans all bulk requirements and liaise with the primary supplying plants in terms of constraints.
The third key focus is an optimised returnable system, focusing on communication and tracking actual performance vs Planned activities.

Responsible for a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees.
The demand of products produced on relevant lines are managed effectively.

Incorrect Master data and BOM’s reported and corrected.
Create and manage production order reservations
Production declared technically complete – TECO.
Generate 4-week SAP production plan.
Assist with pack upgrades and change requests.
Determine planned production as needed.
Calculate the capacity needed by the production line and the shifts required
Assist with the budget/ forecast processes
Timeous distribution of production plans
Production orders are released timeously.
Daily production feedback meetings are attended.
Active involvement in the missing parts management process
Effective re-scheduling of production lines because of breakdowns or other quality related problems.
Compile accurate printing plans
Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast

Liaise with bulk supply plants/departments.
Optimise bulk planning to prevent an overstock situation.

Manage bulk planning

Liaise with reverse logistics to ensure returnable material is on site in time for packaging.

Confirm with Transport to ensure efficient moving of returnable.

Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, FSSC, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841)

Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs always
Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Client Risk, Health and Safety procedures and statutory requirements.
Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified.

Assist in achieving department and site business plans.
Support and encourage the values of the company.
Actively encourage innovations within the team
Actively involved in Problem solving methodology
 

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

 
At least 3 years’ experience in a Production Planning/MRP environment
Relevant Tertiary qualification in Planning/Logistics/Supply Chain Management
Proven record in production