Production Coordinator

Ridley Corporation; Terang; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Inclusive team environment

Employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Safe workplace

Job summary

Ridley Corporation is seeking a Production Coordinator to support its Bulk Stockfeeds manufacturing operations. You will assist with production planning, scheduling, data collection, and compliance documentation to help ensure safe, efficient and reliable production.

You’ll work closely with site leadership to monitor performance, manage inventory, and drive continual improvement in safety, quality and efficiency within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production coordination, production administration, scheduling, inventory or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• An understanding of production processes, operational reporting and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support production planning, scheduling and coordination to help achieve production targets and customer requirements.
• Monitor and report production performance, including output, yield, waste, downtime and other key performance indicators.
• Complete production and inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate system data.
• Support inventory management, stock movements, raw material replenishment and related administration.
• Maintain operational records, reports, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Support site compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements, including HACCP, FeedSafe and the Quality Management System.
• Work collaboratively with site leadership and support teams to resolve issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our Bulk Stockfeeds manufacturing operations.

Working closely with site leadership and operational teams, you’ll support production planning and scheduling, monitor performance, maintain accurate records and reporting, and assist with inventory management and compliance administration. You’ll play an important role in identifying discrepancies, escalating issues and helping improve production processes and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production planning, scheduling and coordination to help achieve production targets and customer requirements.
• Monitor and report production performance, including output, yield, waste, downtime and other key performance indicators.
• Complete production and inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate system data.
• Support inventory management, stock movements, raw material replenishment and related administration.
• Maintain operational records, reports, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Support site compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements, including HACCP, FeedSafe and the Quality Management System.
• Work collaboratively with site leadership and support teams to resolve issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

About You

You’re proactive, well organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment. You have strong attention to detail, enjoy working with data and systems, and can manage competing priorities while building effective relationships across teams.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in production coordination, production administration, scheduling, inventory or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• An understanding of production processes, operational reporting and workplace safety requirements.

Experience in FMCG or feed mill manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, production reconciliations or inventory management will be highly regarded.

Why Join Ridley?

At Ridley, we invest in our people and offer:

• Full training and ongoing support.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• A safe workplace where your contribution is valued every day.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.