Production Planner

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. ​

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together. ​

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Your opportunity to join our team

As Production Planner for our Primary Processing Plant in Bolivar, you will be responsible for the generation and management of an optimized production plan. With an overlay of cost and OEE, you will be primarily focused on delivering a best-in-class customer service level across Australia.

Benefits

• Immediate start
• Onsite Parking
• Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more!
• Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable company
• The health, safety and well-being of our people is our highest priority
• Fast-paced and team-focused environment

Daily Tasks

• Generate daily/weekly optimized production plans and schedules that balance supply and demand variables
• Generate a labour resource plan optimized to production schedule requirements
• Work closely with the Production, Sales, Distribution and Customer Service teams enabling clear communication and alignment of business outcomes
• Optimisation of plant resources and costs through identification and execution of scheduling improvements
• Drive for continuous improvement in the planning/scheduling process and participation in specific projects as required
• Resolve production planning issues as required, utilizing appropriate procedures and frameworks
• Compile weekly reports on production performance & and providing recommendations on planning opportunities that can improve Plant productivity
• Challenge existing practices & promote planning efficiencies
• Promote a flexible & and enjoyable work environment through constructive peer engagement
• Ensure full compliance with regulation policies, and procedures to maximise safety in the workplace

You will bring to this role

• Demonstrated knowledge and concepts of production planning/scheduling within a complex and fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with proven ability to make recommendations and deliver efficiencies and cost savings
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Team player with strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate complex information cross-functionally in a structured way
• Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management and organisational skills whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and tertiary studies in Business or equivalent

We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that's… Always Good