Production Coordinator

RIDLEY USA INC.; Terang; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Inclusive team environment

Excellent employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Safe workplace

Job summary

Ridley is seeking a Production Coordinator in Australia to support safe, efficient Bulk Stockfeeds manufacturing operations. You will assist with production planning, scheduling, data recording and compliance documentation to meet production targets and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with site leadership, and ongoing process improvement. Ideal candidates bring experience in production coordination, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office; a

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.
• 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 coordination

Production administration

Scheduling

Inventory management

Manufacturing operations

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

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?

• 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.