Production Scheduler

Join a Leading Australian Food Manufacturer | Reservoir VIC | $110,0000 - $120,000 + super

Your new company
Join a proud Australian premium frozen desserts' manufacturer on a full-time, permanent basis as a Production Scheduler. Due to continued growth, they're seeking an organised and proactive Production Scheduler to join their operations team at their Reservoir site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a scheduling or planning professional looking to play a critical role in ensuring production runs efficiently, customer orders are met on time and inventory levels are maintained across a busy manufacturing environment.

Your new role
Reporting to the Supply Planner, you will support both the development and maintenance of production schedules across both semifinished and finished goods a great opportunity for a chemical engineering graduate looking to build a career in operations.

• Assist in the development and execution of weekly production plans, ensuring alignment with customer demand forecasts and operational capacities.
• Prepare and maintain detailed daily and weekly production schedules to optimise manufacturing efficiency, maximise resource utilisation, and minimise downtime.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of production planning data within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams to balance supply requirements and meet customer service expectations.
• Monitor inventory levels and forward projections, proactively identifying and escalating potential risks such as stock shortages, excess inventory, or supply constraints.
• Participate in weekly supply review meetings and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) forums, providing planning insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling, planning, reporting, and inventory management processes.
• Generate and analyse key performance reports, dashboards, and scorecards, providing actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with production and warehouse teams to ensure schedule adherence and timely resolution of any issues impacting production performance.
• Support cross-functional planning activities to enhance service levels, improve forecast accuracy, and achieve business objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (highly regarded).
• A minimum of three years' experience within a manufacturing, engineering, production, or operations environment. Recent graduates with relevant qualifications and a strong interest in production planning are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career within production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse data and generate meaningful insights.
• Exposure to ERP, MRP, or production scheduling systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is considered advantageous.
• A proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to bridgin.boyle@hays.com.au
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