Production Planner

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 and the 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 Office360 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 meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment

A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

GET IN TOUCH

Want to rise above the possible with us?

Go to our website www.metso.com, click on careers and start your application

Go to PeoplePoint, click on careers and start your application

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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