AddressThe role
As an a Production Planner for our YouFoodz brand, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective production of food products within our YouFoodz fresh ready to eat meal manufacturing site based in Karawatha. This exciting position involves coordinating various elements of the production process to meet customer demands, optimize resource utilization, and uphold quality standards across our brand and our site. As a Production Planner, you will collaborate with cross- functional teams, including production and procurement to achieve seamless operations and keep us best in the business. This role is Wednesday - Sunday [5:00AM-1:00 PM]
What you'll do…
- Develop and maintain a detailed production schedule based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels
- Balance production capacity with demand to maximize efficiency and minimize lead
- Adjust production schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand or unforeseen issues
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and product obsolescence
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely and accurate availability of raw materials
- Work closely with production teams to communicate production schedules and priorities
- Facilitate regular meetings with cross-functional teams to address production
- challenges and maintain alignment
- Coordinate with the production team to optimize labor, equipment, and other resources to meet production targets
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that production processes adhere to quality standards
- Implement measures to address and prevent production issues that may affect product quality
- Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, and other relevant data
- Generate reports on production performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements
What you'll bring...
- Experience in a production planning role, ideally within FMGC
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Demonstrated high level of attention to detail Advanced use of Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices
- Proven ability to partner with key stakeholders and senior leaders
- High levels of resilience, professionalism and work ethic
- APICS CPIM or equivalent
What you'll get in return...
- The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
- Company discount - 40% off YouFoodz & HelloFresh boxes
- Flexible working arrangements
- Onsite gym & barista made coffee
- A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries
Start Date: Immediate - can wait a notice period
Duration: Full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia
Working Hours: Wednesday - Sunday [5:00AM-1:00 PM]
Location: YouFoodz Production Site - Karawatha, Brisbane
