Production Support Officer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 02/19/2024
Introduction
We are seeking a Production Support Officer to join for the Material Transportation Business Line Division (MTB) of Metso.
Team you belong to
The suitable candidate will be a pivotal part of the Production Support Team in ensuring targets are met. This role is suited to a highly motivated team member, suitably experienced in production order processing, purchasing, inventory knowledge and general administration.
This permanent position reports to the Production Support Team Leader.
This position is located in beautiful Esperance.
What you'll do
Some of the key components of this role include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for ensuring prompt processing of production orders to minimize customer and supply location impact.
• Processing purchase orders, negotiate vendor pricing in line with supply chain estimates and collecting vendor quality paperwork.
• Understanding Supply Chain manufacturing facility practices to ensure smooth end to end processes
• Answering expediting requisitions to internal stakeholders to ensure end customer requirements.
• Develop SAP key user knowledge of transactional processing in line with MTB and Metso processes and procedures.
• Participate in team problem solving and knowledge management
• Target key cost drivers and reduce procurement costs across the supply chain
• Deal with internal customers and vendors to ensure on time delivery.
• Ongoing support to the production team.
• General administration including front of house duties.

Who you are

• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office and an ERP system.
• Administration, inventory and purchasing experience, preferably within the mining sector.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (highly desirable).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Understanding of Parts, BOM's (Bill of Materials) and Routes.
• A high level of attention to detail with strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Self-motived, with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team.

Desirable

• Diploma in Purchasing or Certificate in Procurement and Support Operations or equivalent.
• Experience with internal sales.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement.

What's in it for you

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority - both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Flexibility in your working lifestyle - our team manages their own balance of working from home and in our office environment
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Active Social Club and companywide social events as your social wellness is important to us
• Family focused events as your family forms part of our close-knit community
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions

Hiring Manager: Melody Fisher
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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 providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com.