Production Planner Job Job Details | O&L

Why O&L exists:

CREATING A FUTURE, ENHANCING LIFE.

Why this Production Planner position exists:

Responsible for preparing and scheduling daily production requirements in close co-operation with the distribution and material supply departments to co-ordinate production output with clients orders and to optimise utilisation of facilities and labour. Interprets the production plan and allocates work to specific equipment/departments ensuring efficient use of existing resources. Also assist the Project Manager: Sites to control and monitor activities of jobs and projects by executing administrative duties.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS :

Project Controlling and Administration -

• Oversee administration such as timesheets, purchase requisitions, reports are accurately completed and submitted on time to payroll.
• Monitor and compile reports on labour hours and material costs.
• Determine production methodology for awarded works, with focus on required labour, materials and consumables.
• Monitor and compile reports on work schedules.
• Compile WIP reports for both Machine Shop and Workshop.
• Proactively plan utilization of workshop and machine shop beginning with 48hr horizon to one week in advance. This includes labour, and equipment.
• Assist with compiling of quotations.
• Oversee that sub-contractor receives official order prior to commencement of work.
• Produce invoices to clients and follow up.
• Verify and check all sub-contractor invoices/compare to requisitions.
• Report on labour utilizations and advise FM/PM accordingly.
• Oversee labour, variations and standby time is correctly recorded.
• Oversee timekeeping and attendance.
• Coordinate project review meetings.
• Provide feedback to estimation office.

Planning and Supervision of Sub-Contractors -

• To source and contract in the most cost effective, experienced and efficient sub-contractor for the specific job.
• Monitor progress, update programmes and supervise catch up strategies.
• Ensure regular site meetings are held.
• Ensure sub-contractor receives official order prior to commencement of work.
• Check all sub-contractor invoices/compare to requisitions.
• Keep abreast with performance of sub-contractors.

Health and Safety -

• Adhere to company/client and legislative Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Apply and encourage good housekeeping practices.

Ad hoc duties -

• Provide on the job training guidance and supervision for emerging talent.
• Attend to any reasonable request made by the Line Manager that falls within your work scope.
• Adhere to company quality standards and excellent engineering practices at all times.
• Perform overtime work when requested.
• Live the O&L Values and Persona.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.

Reporting Structure:

• WorksManager.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirement :

• Degree in Engineering and or Qualification in Project Management, Commercial or Administrative.

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.

Know-how / Specific knowledge required:

• Commercial procedures.
• Project documentation.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office & Projects).

Preferred/Advantageous:

• Technical Qualification.

Other requirements:

• Knowledge of Labour Act.