Production Scheduler at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above mentioned position to be based in the Materials department, Springs. The successful candidate will report to the Supply chain Planner .

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and optimize the operational and tactical production plans for designated production lines.
• Ensure that the Production plan is aligned with National and International demands.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels at plant level to meet stock targets.
• Ensure effective production capacity planning
• Ensure a stable production plan by optimally utilizing production facilities and employees.
• Monitor and optimize bottling capacity at production lines.
• Support site level production planning personnel in supply chain planning and management.
• Assist Sales and Marketing in the planning of NPD launches and promotions from a bottling perspective.
• Create and manage production order reservations
• Ensure that valid planning information is maintained at all times in the SAP planning system.
• Ensure effective production planning administration and reporting
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.

The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Experience/skills

• Tertiary qualification in industrial engineering, production management or supply chain management.
• 1-2 years’ experience within a production planning environment
• High level of SAP and APO skills.
• High level of Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• High level of problem solving abilities
• Future orientated and ability to generate contingency plans
• Good verbal / written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity