Engineering production planner

A well-established company based in the East rand is seeking a Engineering Production Planner to plan, schedule and coordinate workshop activities. Minimum Requirements • Matric (Grade 12). • Qualification in Production Planning, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering or similar (advantageous). • 3–5 years' production planning experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. • Experience with job cards, work orders and production scheduling. • Strong organisational, planning and communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules. • Issue and manage job cards and work orders. • Monitor production progress and update schedules as required. • Allocate work according to workshop capacity and priorities. • Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure material availability. • Monitor supplier deliveries and identify material shortages. • Ensure drawings, specifications and job documentation are available before work commences. • Track job progress and ensure completed work is submitted for quality inspection and close-out. • Maintain accurate production records and documentation.