Purpose

To assist and provide support with scheduling of required production and materials planning according to a pre-determined delivery schedule for all aspects of the production process in order to ensure on-time and in-full delivery to customers.

Main Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Support Production Planners and production teams by maintaining accurate schedules, monitoring progress and resolving minor planning challenges.
  
• Accurately monitor Production progress to support the delivery of product on time and in-full to meet customer expectations and business requirements.
• Check material availability against plan schedules.
• Communicate shortages or delays to Procurement and escalate where necessary.
• Assist in sequencing jobs to minimise downtime and optimise machine utilisation.
• Engage with suppliers and coordinate accurate and timeous material deliveries.
• Assist in assessing and monitoring any potential risk and manage buffers to the production plan execution, in order to mitigate any delays to timely delivery.
• Support KANBAN management systems by issuing and monitoring material supply and availability to production areas to ensure that deliverables and milestones are achieved.
• Assist with monitoring the performance and development of the team members to ensure that the section is efficient and internal customers remain satisfied.
• Compile and generate data and reports to support business requirements for various strategic meetings and presentations.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP and MRP systems.
• Identify minor bottlenecks and suggest improvements in production planning.
• Participate in integrated planning meetings and contribute to problem solving.
• Perform reasonable value-add ad hoc duties or activities that are beyond normal scope of work, when requested.
• All work and behaviour is aligned to SABN values.
  

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:

• Diploma or B Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production management or Engineering
• Project management certification/qualification (desirable)
• 1-year experience in master scheduling within a production or manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of raw material and the Production Planning Process
• Basic knowledge of Project Management principles
• Basic understanding of ISO standards and processes
• Understanding of SABN performance metrics and standards
• Basic knowledge of problem-solving methodologies
• Knowledge of Bank Note Printing – desirable
• Basic understanding of ERP systems – desirable

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

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SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.