PPC Supervisor

About the position

Our Client is looking for a PPC Supervisor to assist with production planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination within their manufacturing division
Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering or Production Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience with Syspro, WMS, and production planning tools
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Assist in planning and scheduling production to meet delivery timelines
• Monitor and track work-in-progress (WIP) jobs to ensure timely completion
• Work closely with Production teams to balance factory capacity and mitigate bottlenecks
• Ensure all production jobs are loaded and tracked in Syspro/WMS

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate material requirements with procurement
• Follow up with Suppliers on outstanding materials and delayed deliveries
• Assist in stock take and inventory control processes

Process & Cost Optimization

• Support Kaizen and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
• Track and analyse production costs, ensuring alignment with budget targets
• Identify and implement factory layout improvements to optimize workflow

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare daily/weekly reports on production progress, costs, and efficiency metrics
• Monitor labour allocations and resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Desired Skills:

• Production Planning
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Kaizen
• Inventory Control
• Costing