Production Scheduler

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We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development and believe that true success comes from us.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.

Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference.

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and experienced Production Scheduler to join our team in Lidcombe. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for scheduling production of all the factories production plan. You will display an analytical and methodical approach to problem solving and a commitment to getting it right first time.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop accurate, high quality production schedules for the individual SKUs, by utilising best-practice processes and sound business knowledge.
• Assist in the development and subsequently own the execution and control of planning activities and productivity initiatives; and ensure lean operating standards are created and implemented for all production areas on site.
• Production activity control – releasing orders to production, revising and rescheduling orders, investigating scheduling delays, recommending corrective action and proactive notification of product availability issues to other areas of the business.
• Milk Supply – conduct stock takes and liaise with the milk and dairy ingredients team to ensure the required dairy ingredients are ordered and supplied to meet planned production requirements and Depot capacity.
• Support Supply Planning Manager in developing and publishing key planning metrics (KPI reporting) and consult with site Planners to optimise the production schedule to ensure uptime in maximised.
• Provide timely and relevant data to the Shift Managers to support the development of improvement plans to drive improvement across the site.
• Together with the Inventory Controller, manage inventory levels to achieve excellence in CSL, without compromising stock on hand targets.
  
  

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a production scheduling supporting a food manufacturing operation.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in SAP desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail
  
  

We are seeking an individual who has a positive and proactive attitude and is able to foster positive working relationships. The incumbent needs to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an efficient team. An individual who takes pride and is committed to delivering high quality work within a deadline.

If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

More About Lactalis Australia

Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World's No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn't your time to work with us, we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesDairy Product Manufacturing

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