Operations Planning Specialist

7 days ago

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa Efficient Engineering Pty Ltd Full time
Job Description:
Efficient Engineering Pty Ltd Operations Analyst Role

The Operations Analyst is a key role within our organization, responsible for overseeing and optimizing operational planning processes to ensure efficient resource allocation, scheduling, and decision-making. This position plays a crucial part in supporting the company's objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Planning and Scheduling:
  • Oversee and manage the planning and scheduling processes for projects, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, assess resource availability, and manage the creation of detailed project schedules.
  • Conduct weekly Operational meetings to advise teams on adjusting schedules as needed, accommodating changes in priorities, resource constraints, or external factors.
  • Evaluate schedule accuracy for new projects and analyze resource utilization data from Job clocking systems to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
  • Generate and analyze resource histograms to ensure resource availability for executing order books and available capacity for future projects.
  • Assist Operations in tracking and managing Productivity, Efficiency, and Utilization.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

  • Analyze operational data from various systems to evaluate performance against key focus areas such as Productivity, Efficiency, and Utilization, Attendance, and On-time Delivery using Business Intelligence packages or SQL Queries.
  • Present findings and recommendations to General Managers Operations to support decision-making processes.
  • Oversee and manage Weekly Progress Reports.
  • Manage Job clocking systems and Time Clerks to ensure accuracy of data.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and workflow enhancements within the planning function.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes and make adjustments as necessary to drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

  • Act as a liaison between the planning department and other functional areas, such as production, engineering, and procurement.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations staff to ensure alignment of planning activities with project requirements and operational goals.
  • Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on planning-related issues and help resolve conflicts or challenges as they arise.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Maturity certificate (Matric)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Operations Management.
  • At least 5 years' experience in operations planning, scheduling, or project management, preferably in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in planning and scheduling software tools, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects, and Excel.
  • Proficiency in SQL queries and relational databases.

About the Role:

This role requires strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making are also vital for success in this position.

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