FLSmidth

Production Scheduler

FLSmidth  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future.

Come see the FLSmidth difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sequencing Production Runs: Translate consumer demand, sales orders, and marketing forecasts into actionable daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules.
  • System Integration: Input and manage data within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) networks like SAP and D365 to maintain live scheduling accuracy
  • Shortage Analysis: Conduct daily evaluations of Bill of Materials (BOM) availability to predict and prevent material deadlocks before work orders launch.
  • Procurement Collaboration: Interface continuously with inventory control and purchasing teams to align production timelines with raw material lead times.
  • Excess Mitigation: Manage stock level targets closely to safeguard against stock-outs on all subassemblies and complete build units

Key Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, majoring in Production and Supply Chain modules
  • Experience: Min. 8+ years of hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical Software Proficiency: Strong command of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP and/or Dynamics 365
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations, forecast resource use, and interpret performance metrics (SPI, CPI).
  • Communication & Organization: Excellent verbal and written communication to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders under pressure.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLSmidth

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industry. We enable our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. MissionZero is our sustainability ambition towards zero emissions in mining by 2030. We work within fully validated Science-Based Targets, have a clear commitment to improving the sustainability performance of the global mining industry and aim to become carbon neutral in our own operations by 2030.

FLSmidth is listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Copenhagen, DK
Year Founded
1882
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