The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:
- Review high-level demand planning and ensure it is aligned with manufacturing capacity
- Plan and schedule production across different manufacturing units
- Ensure that products are planned are aligned to the manufacturing lines' capability
- Ensure the production plan drives on-time customer delivery
- Effectively communicate the production schedule to all stakeholders and manage expectations with the internal design and sales team.
- Manage internal team to ensure styles are production ready in time for production
- Assist work-study and production with technical information such as line balancing and production layouts
- Assist work study in setting up operation targets
- Review operational target and adjust the production plan accordingly
- Take ownership of the planning board and ensure it is a true reflection of the actual production plan.
- Identify areas of improvement
- Conduct effective RCA and draw up action plans accordingly
- Assist with building a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Help develop standard production reports that should form input to continuous improvement
- Develop planning reports to ensure we dont have supply issues and deliver on time
- Constantly communicate delivery status and potential capacity constraints
- Conduct feasibility studies where required
- Identify shifts in product requirements and help draw up training and action plans to create capacity for new product requirements
- BEng industrial engineering degree from a university or B-tech Industrial Engineering from a Technicon
- 5+ years experience in process mapping and continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Must have a valid drivers license and own transport
- Highly proficient in excel
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Any production planning software experience would be an advantage
Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at Logistics@hireresolve.za.com
- Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Rebecca Grylls or Nehelene Lourens on LinkedIn
