Production Planner – PTA003786/RC

Gauteng - JHB - West
Manufacturing
Market Related Offer - Negotiable
Published date: 2 July 2026
Permanent

Step into an international manufacturing company specialising in steel fabrication and engineered products. The role, based in Krugersdorp, reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager and plays a critical part in ensuring smooth flow of work from WIP through to finished goods and dispatch.

Duties/Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update daily production tracker across WIP to FG, including sales orders and product lines
  • Coordinate issuing of raw materials and manage material availability with Supply Chain
  • Monitor production progress on factory floor and ensure alignment to schedules and dispatch dates
  • Facilitate daily and weekly production meetings, providing clear feedback to management and sales teams
  • Provide accurate lead times and due dates for customer orders, including changes and amendments
  • Support productivity tracking, dashboards, and operational reporting (hours, efficiency, VDM/ops meetings)
  • Drive cross-functional communication between production, sales, warehouse, and management teams

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain / Production / Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing environment
  • Strong international business exposure
  • Advanced computer literacy and production planning systems experience

Soft Skills:

  • Energetic, proactive, and solutions-driven mindset
  • Strong communicator able to engage factory floor and senior management
  • Strong problem-solving and ability to think outside the box

Salary:

  • The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills and experience.