Assistant Production Planner

Miller Leith; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Leith in Melbourne seeks an Assistant Production Planner to support manufacturing operations with production scheduling, work order administration, inventory coordination and ERP system management. You will work closely with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure materials and schedules are in place for on-time production.

The role involves developing schedules, generating work orders, stock control and documentation while contributing to reporting and planning in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Production Planner or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Advanced administration and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Excel and data entry capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Tertiary qualification in Production Administration or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing and production schedules.
• Develop and manage production schedules.
• Generate work orders for raw materials and production departments.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate requirements for manufacturing activities.
• Complete ERP transactions and production-related data entry.
• Perform stock adjustments and inventory administration as required.
• Support preparation and distribution of manufacturing documentation and specifications.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with production reporting and planning administration activities.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP experience

Excel & data entry

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

FMCG experience

Education

Degree in Production/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

• Initial 8 week assignment with potential to extend
• Fantastic opportunity to join a leading FMCG business

The Company

Our client is a well-established contract FMCG manufacturer.

Benefits

• Immediate start available
• Initial 8-week contract with strong potential for extension
• Opportunity to work within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hands-on role with exposure across production, quality and supply chain functions

The Role

As the Assistant Production Planner, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations through production scheduling, work order administration, inventory coordination and ERP system management.
Working closely with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams, you will help ensure materials, documentation and schedules are in place to support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time production outcomes.

Duties include:

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of manufacturing and production schedules
• Develop and manage manufacturing schedules
• Generate work orders for raw materials, bulk manufacturing and production departments
• Monitor material availability and coordinate requirements for manufacturing activities
• Complete ERP transactions and production-related data entry
• Perform stock adjustments and inventory administration as required
• Support the preparation and distribution of manufacturing documentation and specifications
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
• Assist with production reporting and planning administration activities

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Assistant Production Planner, Production Administrator, Production Scheduler or Manufacturing Support role
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience
• Advanced administration and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Tertiary qualification in Production Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or a related discipline will be highly regarded