Production Planner

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us- Own production and distribution planning for our high-profile products- Opportunity to work take your career into the world of Production Planning- Full-time Permanent position based in Wetherill Park- Supportive culture and site management

Join us as a Production Planner Manage daily schedules, optimise costs, and improve processes. Ideal for Materials Planners or Manufacturing Team Leaders seeking growth.

About the Role
Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages hub for the eastern seaboard. This state-of-the-art facility produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.

As a Production Planner at our flagship Milk Based Beverages site you will be responsible for creating and managing the Production Schedule on a daily basis to achieve the customer service promise while minimising costs.

This role could be performed either by an experienced Production Planner or someone from a different planning field such as materials planning or a manufacturing team leader ready to take the next step in their career within the manufacturing industry.

If you are looking for you next step and have passion for manufacturing and are seeking an employer who invests in your career growth, then we want to hear from you

Responsibilities:
- Creation of daily schedules from the Master Production Schedule- Partnering with Manufacturing teams to coordinate schedule execution- Daily reporting and root cause analysis of issues, escalation of relevant issues- Responsible for communicating to key stakeholders (Demand, Materials, Operations and Logistics) any changes to plan- Ownership of relevant Master Data to support daily scheduling activities

About you- Production planning experience in FMCG is ideal, however materials planners or manufacturing team leaders seeking a new challenge actively considered- A growth mindset with a passion for learning new skills and tools- Strong problem solving and communication skills with an ability to engage with various key stakeholders- A modern continuous improvement mindset, with an enthusiasm for uncovering and executing opportunities for improvement- Proficiency or an open mind to developing skills using technology tools that enable planning and reporting - SAP, MS Excel, and PowerBI

Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future

Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.- Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical_._