Production Planner - Echuca

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Annual incentive (bonus) program
• Discounted health insurance options
• Income protection insurance
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About Our Role

• Site based leadership opportunity
• Food production / processing industry
• Based in Echuca, regional Victoria

An exciting opportunity exists in the full-time permanent role of Production Planner to be based at our Echuca food manufacturing facility.  Simplot's Echuca site dates back to 1978 and produces products under our Leggo’s, Edgell, Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Harvest brands.  Employing over 150 people, Simplot Echuca processes up to 15,000 tonnes of tomato paste each year, 8,000 tonnes of beetroot and has five unique packaging lines (glass jars, canning, plastic squeeze bottles, foil sachet and aseptic filling).

Reporting to the Production Manager, in this Mon-Fri role the Production Planner will work with stakeholders to develop a site Production Plan that optimises plant efficiencies, reduces waste and minimise costs whilst achieving manufacturing KPIs in aid of order fulfilment.

What You Will Do

• Manage a small team (Vendor Scheduler + Logistics Specialist)
• Produce and maintain a Production Plan that conforms to the Master Production Plan whilst balancing and supporting plant requirements
• Forecasting any risk, and reporting of exceptions to the Production Manager
• Present the Production Plan at the weekly site planning meetings
• Ensure key stakeholders are briefed on the Production Plan and any resource or machinery constraints
• Collaborate with the Vendor Scheduler to ensure all materials required for the Production Plan are available
• Reporting and data analytics
• Contribute to site safety & continuous improvement (CI) initiatives

About You

• Hold a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Demonstrated experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Logistics or a related discipline
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing methodology
• Have an analytical mindset with a high level of business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams
• Ability to influence and communicate to key stakeholders at all levels
• Be an intermediate / advanced user of the MS Office suite of products (particularly  Excel)
• Experience with MRP software will be experience highly desirable
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.

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