Ready to take ownership of production planning in a growing manufacturing business where your decisions make a real impact?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Australian manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Planner to play a key role in coordinating production schedules, materials and workflow.
This is more than just a scheduling position. You'll work closely with production, purchasing and operations to ensure customer orders are delivered efficiently while supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.
About the Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to maximise efficiency, meet customer deadlines and support day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules
- Coordinate workflow across manufacturing operations
- Monitor production capacity and resource availability
- Liaise with purchasing to ensure materials are available when required
- Work closely with production supervisors to achieve on-time delivery
- Monitor work orders and adjust schedules as priorities change
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
- Maintain accurate production planning data and reporting
About You
You'll be an organised and forward-thinking planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You'll ideally bring:
- Experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling or Manufacturing Coordination
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- The ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Why Join?
Join a business where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, work alongside a supportive team, and grow with a company committed to continuous improvement.
If you're ready for your next challenge in production planning, we'd love to hear from you.
Production Planner in Whittlesea employer: Segen Consulting Pty Ltd
Segen Consulting Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Melbourne's FMCG food manufacturing sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and support for our Maintenance Fitters, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises your professional advancement but also contributes to the success of a modern production facility.
