An opportunity has become available for a Planner: Production to join the Prestige Clothing Caledon team.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage production schedules to meet order deadlines Balance capacity vs. demand (machines, labor, material availability) Track progress and adjust plans to avoid bottlenecks Liaise between sales, procurement, and production teams Minimize idle time and ensure on-time delivery

Requirements and skills:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field. Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling principles. Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reporting Proven experience as a Production Planner, Scheduler, or in a similar supply chain/operations role Min 2-3 yrs. experience in a clothing manufacturing environment Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices is an advantage.

Behaviours

Creating & Innovating - Producing creative, original ideas for dealing with specific tasks, procedures, delivering quality and improving efficiencies Applying Expertise & Technology - Has an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge pertaining to own field of expertise, including specifics of procedures and task executions. Keeps abreast of developments in procedures pertaining to own field of expertise. Shares knowledge and expertise openly and freely, providing guidance advice on relevant technical or professional issues. Analysing - Methodically evaluates and compares data, information and opinions from various relevant, related and unrelated sources. This includes data, information and opinions relevant to specific procedures and tasks. Recognises and extracts pertinent points, key issues and irregularities within data, information and opinions considered. Judgment & Decision Making - Takes responsibility for quality work output and making effective decisions. Relating & Networking - Establishes effective relationships with key stakeholders, identifies, connects with and builds affiliations with a collection of potentially beneficial individuals and groups that perform similar tasks within or outside of the organization. Presenting & Communicating - Expressing information, ideas and opinions concisely, confidently and in an appropriate manner that targets and engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information and message, whether in an individual or group setting. Coping with Pressures & Setbacks - Displaying resilience, working productively in a stressful environment, controlling emotions in difficult situations, handling criticism effectively and relieving stress in a manner that is beneficial to self, others and the organization. Working with People - Works effectively with teams, builds team spirit and energy. Shows a commitment and makes time to ensure that they listen to and consider the views, thoughts and feelings of others.  Recognises own emotions and their effects. Knows own strengths and limitations. Is open to candid feedback, continuous learning and self-develop

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.