· Standard 10 / Grade 12 or equivalent with good results in mathematics.
· Tertiary study is an advantage.
· Min 5 years in a production environment with at least 3 years planning and scheduling experience in a similar environment.
· Excellent English communication skills, oral and written.
· Excellent computer skills, working with MS Office and Amtrack
· Must be prepared to work overtime / weekends / shifts in accordance with operational requirements
· Excellent health
· Good sense of urgency and exigency
· Ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and composed and focus on getting the job done.
· Ability to work at an extensive pace
· Meticulous attention to detail
· Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Analytical skill to quickly solve both complex and uncomplicated problems.
· Methodical and systematic.
· Process driven
· Energetic
· Prepare daily plan for each machine and each run and extrapolate for nightshift.
· Monitor production status and progress to ensure all jobs planned and in process are completed on time.
· Allocate and distribute work load per team and operator for optimal productivity in pursuance of deadlines.
· Calculate running times and estimate completion times.
· Check that the action team effectively actions the “prep” in accordance with the production plan.
· Ensure that the plan is attached to each machine for the next shift.
· Monitor each machine is aware of the order of runs and times for the full shift.
· Prepare the plan for the next shift before close of business each day.
· Supervise planning assistants
· PLEASE NOTE THAT SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE AN RESPONSE WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS FROM DATE OF SUBMISSION OF CV, PLEASE CONSIDER APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL. ONLY CV'S WITH DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND REASONS FOR TERMINATION/RESIGNATION AT EACH COMPANY AND SALARY EXPECTATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
