Production Planner

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Production Planner

  • Elsies River Industrial, Cape Town
  • Day shift: 08:00 to 17:00
  • Salary: R32 000 to R43 000, negotiable depending on experience

Help drive the next phase of operational excellence at a leading textile manufacturer.

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established textile manufacturing company based in Cape Town, currently undergoing business consolidation to strengthen efficiency and output. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation in home textiles, theyre now seeking a high-calibre Production Planner to support this growth and help elevate operations to the next level. This is a mission-critical role offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role: Production Planner
You will be responsible for converting sales demands into realistic, efficient production plans ensuring capacity, stock, quality, and timelines are aligned. With a retiring planner and a planning gap internally, youll step into a vital position to streamline operations using your strong Excel, planning, and ERP skills. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced role where accuracy, communication, and lateral thinking are key.

Key Responsibilities

  • Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or supply chain coordination
  • Translate sales forecasts into feasible daily and weekly production plans
  • Ensure optimal use of raw materials, equipment, and labour to meet customer delivery dates
  • Monitor capacity constraints, maintenance schedules, and staffing levels
  • Communicate plans effectively to shop floor via work tickets and daily schedules
  • Control production documentation and maintain accurate planning records for audits
  • Oversee external contractor production (e.g., printers) from quality and stock perspectives
  • Track performance data daily, including targets, output, and waste
  • Coordinate closely with stores for material availability and with HODs for floor-level execution

About You

  • 3+ years' experience as a Production Planner or in a supply chain coordination role
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable) for data analysis and planning tasks
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems and forecasting tools (SAP or similar)
  • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans to ensure effective floor-level communication
  • Assertive, proactive, and highly organised with a lateral thinking approach
  • Ability to stay calm and productive under pressure in a manufacturing environment
  • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, or Industrial Engineering is preferred

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