Production Planning Trainee

Location: Industria West Johannesburg Job Purpose The Production Planning Trainee will support the Production Planning department by assisting with production scheduling, data capturing, report generation, and monitoring manufacturing performance. The successful candidate will gain practical experience in production planning while developing strong analytical and Excel skills to support operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly production planning activities. Capture and maintain production data accurately in Microsoft Excel. Prepare daily production reports, planning schedules, and KPI reports. Update production trackers and planning spreadsheets. Monitor production progress against schedules and report any deviations. Assist in tracking raw material availability and production requirements. Liaise with production, warehouse, procurement, and logistics departments to obtain planning information. Ensure production planning documentation is accu...