Build Your Career with an Industry Leader Our client is a global leader in premium label solutions , supplying internationally recognised FMCG brands across industries such as wine & spirits, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and household products. With a strong global footprint and a reputation for excellence, this organisation offers a high-performance environment where innovation, quality, and efficiency are at the core of everything they do. Purpose of the Role As a Production Planner / Scheduler , you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising production across printing operations. The role focuses on maximising press efficiency, improving throughput, and ensuring on-time delivery, while balancing labour, materials, and machine capacity. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and manage daily production schedules aligned to press capacity, materials, and labour availability Convert customer orders into production-ready print jobs within ERP systems Prioritise jobs based on deadlines, customer requirements, and operational efficiency Monitor production progress to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) targets are achieved Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on job status and delivery timelines Proactively identify and resolve scheduling disruptions Operational Coordination Collaborate with Customer Service and Production teams to ensure jobs are print-ready Optimise workflow and job sequencing within a pull-based production environment Facilitate daily production planning meetings Performance & Reporting Track and analyse production performance (planned vs actual output, press hours, efficiencies) Report on backlog, output, and key operational metrics Support working capital optimisation through effective planning Stakeholder Engagement Build strong cross-functional relationships to enhance planning effectiveness Promote a customer-focused culture, ensuring quality output and on-time delivery Continuous Improvement Identify and implement improvements within planning processes and systems Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency Minimum Requirements 3–5 years’ experience as a Production Planner / Scheduler Non-negotiable: Experience within a printing environment Exposure to labels, packaging, or narrow web printing Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management Grade 12 (Matric) required; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/planning systems Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management ability High attention to detail Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment