Production Coordinator

• Our manufacturing client based in Ladysmith is looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to join their team.
• The main purpose of the role is to coordinate and support all production planning, material requirements, manufacturing schedules and reporting activities to ensure the efficient production and delivery of insulated panels. The incumbent will act as the key liaison between production, sales, procurement, stores and management to ensure customer orders are manufactured and delivered according to schedule while maintaining required stock levels and production efficiency.

Responsibilties:

• Develop, maintain and coordinate production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, material shortages and potential delays, and communicate risks to management.
• Coordinate production activities and liaise with sales, procurement, stores, quality and dispatch to ensure efficient workflow.
• Manage raw material procurement, stock levels and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), production orders, cutting lists and other manufacturing documentation.
• Process and administer Purchase Orders and maintain accurate production and inventory records on SYSPRO or other ERP systems.
• Monitor production efficiencies, machine utilisation, material consumption, wastage and overall productivity.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly production plans and performance reports.
• Investigate production variances, stock discrepancies and operational inefficiencies.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, health and safety regulations and 5S housekeeping principles.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Certificate in Production Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field will be advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a production planning, production coordination, materials coordination or manufacturing environment.
• Experience within insulated panel manufacturing, steel processing or related industries would be advantageous.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SYSPRO.
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Materials and inventory management.
• BOM management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.