Novus Holdings is one of the largest commercial printing and manufacturing operations in South Africa. With headquarters in Cape Town and a national footprint, the Group creates value for its stakeholders by converting raw materials and applying print and manufacturing techniques to an increasingly diversified range of paper-based utility products.
Job overview
- The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.
- Paarden Eiland is currently seeking to appoint a Production Planner with production planning experience in a printing environment. The successful incumbent will report to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for efficient workflow planning and throughput to enable meeting deadlines and set targets.
- Ensure quality monitoring, control systems, measurements and procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilization of machinery to ensure high productivity, minimum downtime and proper management thereof.
- Capture the production plan on MIS production system.
- Prepare management reports.
- Communicate production plans with staff in daily production meetings.
- Update production plan after hours if clients’ make changes.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate or equavalent.
- Production Management qualification would be advantageous
- 3-5 years production planning experience in a printing environment
- Knowledge of all aspects of print production flow and different printing papers would be advantageous
Competencies
- Knowledge of press production layouts.
- Computer literate and have strong administrative skills.
- Ability to plan and organize under stressful working conditions.
- Exceptional aptitude for problem solving.
- Must be able to think technically or be technically inclined.
- Able to function independently as well as part of a team.
- Sound communication skills
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications?
Apply now at Novus Holdings Ltd on novusholdings.erecruit.co