About the Role:
- Develop a continuous Master Production Plan utilizing sales forecasts, historical sales data, and potential new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement plans and schedules, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Track actual output against the Master Production Plan, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Assess and analyse risks related to the production schedule, including material shortages, workforce availability, and equipment usage.
- Lead and support improvement initiatives, including the implementation of S4 Hana and new scheduling platforms.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to minimize quarantine time through reworking or other methods as directed by R&D/QC.
- Manage schedule adjustments and coordinate with manufacturing to ensure accurate material and resource requirements.
- Determine demand levels and develop tactical production scheduling plans to meet backlog commitments.
- Support new product development by coordinating scheduling for product launches, end-of-life phases, and plant trials.
- Participate in operations planning meetings to align with the Demand Planner, Procurement Team, and customer demand.
- Demonstrated experience in planning within a complex manufacturing environment, managing over 1000 SKUs and multiple manufacturing work centers.
- In-depth knowledge of ERP systems principles, concepts, and industry standards.
- Familiarity with operational excellence, SOP, and/or IBP is highly valued.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in an SAP environment (APICS-CPIM certification is an advantage).
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve data anomalies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation for both internal and external clients.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to implement continuous improvement processes.
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia on 0426 201 406 or jliow@sharpandcarter.com.au
