Production Planner Job Germiston South Africa,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Germiston

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/31/2026

JOB TITLE:
PRODUCTION PLANNER BASED IN GERMISTON, GAUTENG

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Production Team.

In this position, you will report to the Delivery Manager.

This position is mainly located in Germiston, Gauteng.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

You will join the Quote and Order Management Team and work closely with internal // external stakeholders, such as Management, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors, Clients,
Supply andthe Sales
Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Carry out the production planning process from capacity planning to the finished product

Create production orders, form work and production plans based on defined SAP process and capacity data

Ensure and maintain standard delivery times for products, based on production planning processes, according to defined product groups

Run production orders with the required availability of raw materials

Visualize, ensure, maintain and constantly update the production schedule of the most important customer orders, according to the established plan and taking into account the guidelines of the established process manager

Track, check KPIs (key performance indicators), identify weak points and take action to improve production planning indicators

Manage and continuously update the allocated production capacities, take active action in the management of weak points and take countermeasures to produce products on time

Use, continuously monitor and update the graphical production planning module

Respond to internal inquiries by providing the standard product price and production completion deadline according to the established capacity of the production processes

Initiate, propose and implement projects or improvements in your department

To adapt the daily work in accordance with LEAN principles and continuous improvement processes

To carry out work in accordance with the procedures, processes, policies, and values approved by Metso

Ensure adherence to Metso's vision and strategies

To ensure compliance with occupational safety, fire safety and environmental requirements, to suspend works and to solve emerging occupational safety threats

Participate in the investigation of incidents and accidents that have occurred

WHO YOU ARE

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor's degree in Industry/Manufacturing/Technical/Engineering/Logistics

At least two years of experience in industry/manufacturing engineering, products/or similar field

SAP and Excel experience

Knowledge of LEAN mindsets, concepts and tools

Professional Office
360 user

WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?

Good analytical skills

Ability to solve different problems in a changing work environment

Customer and service orientation

Motivated, engaged and responsible

Organized and tidy

Concentrates on teamwork

Adapts to change

Able to work in an international environment

Improvement and development of new ideas

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change

Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of…