Production Planner

Recruiter

Pillango Placements

Job Ref

PTA003786/RC

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

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.

POSITION INFO

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.