Job Title: Production Planning Manager
Job Description
The role of a Production Planning Manager is to oversee the planning and execution of production activities to meet organisational targets. This involves managing optimal sales and operational planning activities, ensuring efficient and effective purchase and utilisation of consumables, while emphasising quality, workplace health and safety, food/hygiene safety, and legislative compliance.
* Manage 21-day production plans across all cattle types for the site, providing visibility to Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics teams.
* Develop and maintain weekly master plans for all cattle types, executed by site planners with the Operations team.
* Coordinate daily with Demand planner, logistics, and sales to identify issues and apply early intervention strategies.
* Automate functions wherever practicable using current systems and new technology.
* Deliver to budget, consistently reviewing and analysing Production Planning data to respond to potential and real barriers to meeting budget targets.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Key requirements for this position include:
* 3+ years' experience in Production planning.
* Demonstrated experience within the FMCG or Meat Industries.
* Demonstrated ability to identify root causes and problem solve.
* Proven experience in high-pressure environments and ability to succeed.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:
* Discounted premium meat.
* Long-term career growth with a growing $2 billion business.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Health insurance discounts and a culture of wellbeing.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications and experiences.