Production Scheduler and Planning Manager

Job Description

Production Scheduling & Planning Manager

• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth and development

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Drive Manufacturing Excellence as a Production Scheduling & Planning Manager at Kraft Heinz!

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for production and planning management? Do you excel in collaborative environments where teamwork and communication are key? We're seeking a highly skilled Production Scheduling & Planning Manager to join our team at Heinz Wattie's (Tomoana NZ), where you'll lead the way in ensuring our production lines run smoothly and efficiently, and our customers receive the products they love on time.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensure all materials arrive on site to meet production requirements in a cost-effective manner

• Manage suppliers and communicate priorities daily to ensure best practices in purchasing, delivery, and payment of materials

• Oversee the required materials, generate purchase orders, and track receipting of purchase orders

• Ensure expediting of purchase orders where required and confirm vendor ability to meet requirements

• Liaise with production schedulers to ensure all materials are on site within agreed timeframes

• Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate planning of items

• Participate in site NOD process and notify stakeholders of shortfalls to ensure a feasible production plan

• Manage site inventory levels to meet target levels, including onsite and offsite storage

• Conduct regular analysis to prevent slow and obsolete stock (SLOB) and manage the process

• Collaborate with supply planning team and production to ensure delivery to customers in a timely manner

About you:

• Proven experience in materials purchasing and scheduling, with a strong background in managing suppliers and inventory levels

• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and databases

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders, including inwards team members, department process owners, local suppliers, and the site manager

• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading a team of direct reports

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with the Planning Team to ensure seamless production planning and execution

• A results-driven approach, with a focus on achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and driving business success

• A Certification in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) (desired)

• Full working rights in Australia or New Zealand (required)

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

• Great Place to Work certification in Australia

• In House Training Programs

• Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're a motivated and experienced professional within Manufacturing looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to lead a team to success, please submit your application today. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait!

Location(s)

Tomoana

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.