Production Planner Textile Plant

Production Planner

• Elsies River Industrial Cape Town
• Day shift: 08:00 to 17:00
• Salary: R32 000 to R43 000 negotiable depending on experience

Help drive the next phase of operational excellence at a leading textile manufacturer.

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established textile manufacturing company based in Cape Town currently undergoing business consolidation to strengthen efficiency and output. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation in home textiles theyre now seeking a high-calibre Production Planner to support this growth and help elevate operations to the next level. This is a mission-critical role offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role: Production Planner
You will be responsible for converting sales demands into realistic efficient production plans ensuring capacity stock quality and timelines are aligned. With a retiring planner and a planning gap internally youll step into a vital position to streamline operations using your strong Excel planning and ERP skills. Expect a hands-on fast-paced role where accuracy communication and lateral thinking are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or supply chain coordination
• Translate sales forecasts into feasible daily and weekly production plans
• Ensure optimal use of raw materials equipment and labour to meet customer delivery dates
• Monitor capacity constraints maintenance schedules and staffing levels
• Communicate plans effectively to shop floor via work tickets and daily schedules
• Control production documentation and maintain accurate planning records for audits
• Oversee external contractor production (e.g. printers) from quality and stock perspectives
• Track performance data daily including targets output and waste
• Coordinate closely with stores for material availability and with HODs for floor-level execution

About You

• 3 years experience as a Production Planner or in a supply chain coordination role
• Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable) for data analysis and planning tasks
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and forecasting tools (SAP or similar)
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans to ensure effective floor-level communication
• Assertive proactive and highly organised with a lateral thinking approach
• Ability to stay calm and productive under pressure in a manufacturing environment
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Operations or Industrial Engineering is preferred