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SalaryEmbark on a journey with Asahi Beverages, where you'll play a pivotal role in orchestrating our production processes. As our Production Scheduler you'll spearhead the management of tactical plans, ensuring a finely tuned schedule that meets the needs of all stakeholders. Operating from our Huntingwood facility, you'll be at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with various teams to optimise efficiency and drive success. Your expertise will be instrumental in advising and orchestrating production schedules to meet customer orders efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the production schedule, optimising resources to ensure we're able to meet production plans on time and in full.
- Act as the liaison between supply planning, raw materials, and manufacturing operations teams, fostering collaboration and problem-solving.
- Liaise with all key stakeholders to translate the macro weekly production plan into an end-to-end cost optimised finite schedule.
- Proactively address daily challenges such as line efficiencies, quality issues, and demand fluctuations, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communication channels to maximise outcomes and resolve issues promptly.
- Recognise and execute initiatives for process and system enhancements to drive continuous improvement.
- Being the key site contact and liaison point for the management of national issues (i.e. changes in demand forecasts, oversells) that may result in stock discrepancies.
- Create and uphold a comprehensive best practice manual to guarantee the optimisation of plans.
At Asahi Beverages, we value individuals who are not just skilled, but also passionate about making a difference. If you embody the following qualities, we want to hear from you:
- Experience in fast-paced environments, preferably in FMCG or production-related roles.
- Strong proficiency with computers including MS Office, particularly Excel. Experience with ERPs, ideally SAP highly regarded.
- Tertiary qualification in logistics, business, or relevant field preferred.
- A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, making decisions quickly and effectively.
- You pride yourself on being highly organised, having a strong attention to detail and a commitment to cross-checking work for accuracy.
- A commitment to safety and operational excellence, ensuring adherence to processes and protocols.
Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia's most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!
We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
Advertised: 15 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
