Junior Production Planner

Job Summary

The role involves supporting the scheduling and materials planning processes to ensure the manufacturing activities meet delivery schedules fully and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Production Planners and production teams by maintaining up-to-date production schedules, monitoring progress, and addressing minor planning issues.
• Track production progress carefully to support timely and complete delivery that satisfies customer and business expectations.
• Verify material availability aligned with planned schedules and communicate any shortages or delays to Procurement, escalating issues when needed.
• Help sequence production jobs to reduce downtime and optimize machine usage.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate accurate and timely deliveries of materials.
• Evaluate and monitor potential risks to production plans, managing buffers to prevent delays in delivery.
• Support KANBAN systems by tracking material supply to production areas, ensuring milestones are met.
• Contribute to monitoring team members’ performance and development to maintain efficiency and internal customer satisfaction.
• Prepare data reports to aid strategic meetings and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP and MRP systems.
• Identify minor bottlenecks in production planning and propose improvements.
• Join integrated planning meetings and help solve problems collaboratively.
• Perform additional value-adding duties outside usual scope when requested.
• Adhere strictly to the organizational values and work standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or Engineering fields.
• Project management certification or qualification is desirable.
• At least one year of experience in master scheduling within a production or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of raw materials and production planning processes.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Awareness of ISO standards and quality processes.
• Understanding of organizational performance metrics and standards.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Bank note printing experience is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems is preferred.

Application Details and Additional Information

Internal candidates should apply through the company intranet by submitting their CV and qualifications. External candidates must apply via the Careers24 platform with a detailed CV, ID copy, qualification certificates, and recent pay slip. Applications lacking required documents will not be considered.

Personal information collected during recruitment will only be used for hiring purposes according to the South African Reserve Bank Privacy Notice. SABN is committed to equity, diversity, and may prioritize candidates from under-represented groups as part of its Employment Equity Plan.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 working days after the closing date. The company reserves the right to not fill the position. Applicants must be prepared to undergo various assessments and security clearances under the National Key Point Act.