Manufacturing and Production Primary Purpose The Production Scheduler is wholly accountable for working cross-functionally with our manufacturing, distribution, supply planning and customer service teams to coordinate the timely release of production schedules, each with their unique complexities and constraints, and to ensure our products are produced on time, every time. Through their proactive and critical thinking mindset, the Production Scheduler is accountable for: Planning the 0 – 8 week Production Plan on daily buckets with the production and maintenance teams to ensure orders are delivered in-full and on-time, by taking an active role in the Supply & Operational Execution (S&OE) rhythm.Working closely with other departments ensure production plans fulfil customer requirements with timely throughout.Inventory requirements including co-ordinating resources and liaising with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time,to our quality specifications and requirements.Maintain MD integrity and accuracyPlan and review resin requirements and materials ordering and planning Role Requirements Plan, schedule and prepare production jobs ensuring production plans are met through effective forward planning.Responsible for booking in stock and stock management, managing customer expectations, creating new items in SAP, as well as using SAP and the internal operating system daily.Create consistently predictable schedules for the plant, built within the scope of the agreed planning guidelines, based on the requirements of the Supply Planner, and optimising plant efficiencies.Revise and reschedule orders, when necessary, as permanufacturing lead times.Work closely with the Supply Planner to ensure production planning information is up to date and MPS reflects current data. Highlight any potential supply risks.Compile and issue purchase requisitions orders for materials, consumables within defined limits.Prepare reports; maintain files and records as required.Work to close tolerances and within time constraints in an efficient and organised manner within a fast paced and often high-pressure environment.Maintain the factory's information system daily to provide information used in daily management reporting.Complete End Of Month reconciliations reporting in a timely manner.Manage the daily and weekly reporting for schedule adherence and stock outs.Key participant in making decisions/giving recommendations for Daily Production meetings, steering plant schedules to alignment. Closely liaise with the Supply PlannerProvides recommendations and risk awareness to support plant operations.Performs frequent retiming of the current week's schedule to align with plant status and escalation of risks.Responsibility for creating & maintaining SOP's for all role functions including scheduling data maintenance in the Master Production Schedule with the National Supply PlannerData maintenance set up of new user transactions and training, creation of new product workflows, testing, stock management and MRP knowledge.Check BOMs and information integrity contained in workflows for accuracy and sensibility. Coach, knowledge transfer and develop other team members and create and update SOP's for all key processes.Prepare content for the Weekly Plant Scheduling meeting.Perform weekly balance of stock on hand in SAP against requirements for production to ensure continuous supply. Knowledge, Skills and Experience 5+ years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG, manufacturing or distribution industriesAdvanced technical understanding of planning and ordering to a manufacturing production scheduleLogical thinker with well-developed analytical skills and problem-solving abilitiesHigh level of organisational skills and attention to detail when requiredAbility to understand, anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.Experience in ERP systems (preferable SAP) and strong computer and excel skills.Strong communication skills at the appropriate level or all stakeholders – active listening, written, verbal and formal presentations as required.Experience working with computer systems such as SAP, ERP, Excel, Word, OutlookStrong understanding of manufacturing operationsAbility to strategically view and execute operational plansCommitment to Work Health Safety If you match the above criteria please apply below or email a resume and cover letter to Kelly at ****** Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted LP Consulting Services | https://www.labourpower.com/labourpower-consulting-services Job InformationJob Reference: 210357659_1712016356Salary: AU$74000 - AU$100000 per annumSalary From: AU$74000Salary To: AU$100000Salary Type: annumConsultant Name: Kelly JenkinsJob Industries: Manufacturing and ProductionJob Locations: Tullamarine, Melbourne, AustraliaJob Types: PermanentJob Skills: Planning, Production, Scheduling, Supply Planning, inventory,