36 Production jobs in Pretoria

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Join a pioneer in slurry pumps! Our client, a trailblazer in Slurry Pumps, is in immediate need of a Production Planner to bolster their team. The role of the Production Planner is to meticulously coordinate production requirements with all operational units, ensuring timely and complete fulfillment of orders for both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will demonstrate a personal dedication to meeting monthly billing objectives and ensuring the prompt delivery of customer expedited orders.

1. Coordinate production requirements with operational units.
2. Ensure timely and complete fulfillment of orders.
3. Meet monthly billing objectives.
4. Deliver customer expedited orders promptly.
5. Identify bottlenecks in the production environment and suggest preventative measures.
6. Communicate changes in order status to Ops and Sales teams.

Education:
Industrial Engineering qualification

Job Experience & Skills Required:
4-8 Years' experience in a similar role
Syspro or SAP ERP knowledge will be advantageous
Ensure planning tools, reports, and systems are timely and accurate
Communication between internal and external stakeholders within the production environment.

Purpose of the job:

• To optimise production processes and implement processes improvement. Reporting to: Plant Manager. Subordinates: Production Planner, Production Supervisor, Production Administrator.

Minimum Requirement:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
• 5 + Years in similar role from the Automotive/Manufacturing industry

Main Responsibilities:

Project Initiation:

• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project, monitor and control actual cost against budget

Production Planning:

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution

Project Management:

• Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
• Work as a project team member

Sample / Process Development:

• Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendation

Process Control:

• Set out production matrices for establishing Line standards

Technical Support:

• Assist production during the phase-in of new products
• Provide a “troubleshooting” service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problem are encountered

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processes
• Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Production Planning techniques
• Product, production and process knowledge
• Problem solving techniques
• Project management tools and techniques
• Capacity planning
• Overall Equipment effectiveness
• Quality Standards and ISO systems
• Hazardous Chemicals
• OHS Act
• Material Management and Handling
• Lean Manufacturing
• MRP Systems
• Customer Specific Requirements
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

Xenia Pharmaceutical is South Africa's leading manufacturer of stock remedies and farm feeds, dedicated to delivering high-quality services and products on time. We prioritize customer satisfaction, reward stakeholder investments, and maintain a stable and enjoyable workplace. We strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, ISO 9001:2015 and 22000.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Centurion for a Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor will oversee daily production operations, ensure that production schedules are adhered to, and manage production planning. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining effective communication with team members, and ensuring that production processes are running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Skills and Production Management skills
• Experience with creating and adhering to Production Schedules and Production Planning
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage production operations
• Proficiency in industry-related software and industrial safety regulations is beneficial
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of production processes and equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in Production Foreman or a related field is a plus

Utilise your production managing skills.

• Managing production processes
• Management of staff

• Matric
• 8-10 years experience in production management involving steel fabrication and machining
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001)

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