Production Planner

Requisition ID: 42380
- Job Location(s): Melbourne, AU
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
- Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations
- Work Location Type: On-site

A great opportunity exists for a Production Planner to join our team based in our new facility in Clayton. In this role, you will be responsible for processing production orders, confirming material availability and releasing production orders based on the availability of material and capacity while considering productivity and ensuring on-time delivery.

**Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, the following.
- Process production sales orders in SAP and ensure orders are closed on completion of production orders.
- Develop and maintain a production schedule that meets customer demand and deadlines.
- Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure all materials are available to produce the assemblies based on customer required date and raise and receipt stock transfers when applicable.
- Ensure that production plans are updated regularly to meet monthly targets, adjusting resources and schedules as needed to stay on track and achieve the set goals.
- Work closely with the sales and customer service teams and respond to any production-related queries raised.
- Maintain production-related documentation and records.
- Liaise with the warehouse team to ensure that the finished products are shipped out on time.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for production employees.
- Ensure finished products meet quality assurance standards and quarantine defective products.
- Develop and maintain department procedures.

**Background & Skills**:

- Qualification in process manufacturing or equivalent manufacturing qualification would be beneficial
- Minimum of 3 years in a production coordination position within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and SAP
- Familiarity with production processes, quality control, and safety standards.

**Employee Benefits**:
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

- Participate in Annual Incentive Scheme
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Access to wellness programs
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Award

**Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow**:
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off
- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off
- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.