Assistant Production Planner
- Support manufacturing operations through production scheduling and work order administration.
- Coordinate inventory and ERP system management to ensure efficient operations.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams for on-time production outcomes.
The Company
Our client is a well-established contract FMCG manufacturer.
Benefits
- Immediate start available
- Initial 8-week contract with strong potential for extension
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Hands-on role with exposure across production, quality and supply chain functions
The Role
As the Assistant Production Planner, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations through production scheduling, work order administration, inventory coordination and ERP system management.
Working closely with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams, you will help ensure materials, documentation and schedules are in place to support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time production outcomes.
Duties include:
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of manufacturing and production schedules
- Develop and manage manufacturing schedules
- Generate work orders for raw materials, bulk manufacturing and production departments
- Monitor material availability and coordinate requirements for manufacturing activities
- Complete ERP transactions and production-related data entry
- Perform stock adjustments and inventory administration as required
- Support the preparation and distribution of manufacturing documentation and specifications
- Coordinate with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
- Assist with production reporting and planning administration activities
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Assistant Production Planner, Production Administrator, Production Scheduler or Manufacturing Support role
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG
- Strong ERP/MRP systems experience
- Advanced administration and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Tertiary qualification in Production Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or a related discipline will be highly regarded
For More Information
For a brief, confidential discussion about this role or your next career move, please contact Izabela on 0431 008 580 or izabela@millerleith.com.au.
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Consultant
izabela@millerleith.com.au
Reference number: 7851
Profession:Supply ChainFMCG
Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 12th Oct, 2026
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