Production Planner and Coordinator

Production Planner and Coordinator to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our paint manufacturing processes. This dual-role position is crucial for maintaining optimal raw material inventory levels, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring the timely delivery of high quality, company. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between supply chain/procurement and manufacturing, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Production Coordination Scheduling: Plan and manage the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet sales forecasts and customer demand, optimizing resource and capacity utilization. Works order Processing: Create works orders based on requirements for orders and stock level maintenance and completion of works orders after production. Workflow Management: Monitor production processes, ensuring adherence to the schedule and resolving any issues or bottlenecks that arise in the manufacturing process. Quality & Standards: Collaborate with the Quality Control department to maintain strict quality standards throughout the production cycle, ensuring all batches meet formulation specifications. Reporting: Prepare and analyse production reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like output, eAiciency, and waste, and suggesting areas for continuous improvement. Compliance: Ensure all production activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to paint and chemical manufacturing. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a production coordination, preferably within a chemical, paint, or process manufacturing environment. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) for inventory management and production planning. Education: Must have matric and tertiary education beneficial. Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in recordkeeping, PO processing, and inventory tracking.