Production Planner

JBS Foods; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid parental leave

Discounts on health insurance and top

Exclusive onsite savings at butcher/d

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Primo Foods is seeking a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Wacol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing short, medium and long-term production plans to ensure customer demand is met while optimising inventory, capacity, yield and operational efficiency.

Working closely with Operations, Supply Planning, and site stakeholders, you'll play a key role in supporting service, cost and production objectives across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management and/or material planning.
• Experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or logistics environment highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and planning teams.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, planning and inventory management systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily production plans aligned to the Master Production Schedule.
• Support service level targets through effective inventory management and adherence to inventory policies.
• Analyse the availability of raw materials, packaging and other critical inputs, adjusting plans to manage constraints.
• Manage daily raw material requirements and coordinate meat ordering to ensure continuity of production.
• Ensure production plans consider changeovers, inventory priorities, stock-on-hold processes, chiller stock management and machinery breakdown contingencies.
• Review production performance against plan, investigate variances and implement corrective actions where required; Monitor finished goods inventory levels and stock projections, escalating supply risks and shortages as appropriate.
• Review raw material and packaging yields, identifying opportunities to improve product recovery and minimise waste.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Site Managers, Operations teams and Supply Planners to align production activities with business priorities and customer demand.
• Communicate production priorities, capacity constraints, inventory risks and operational issues while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

ERP / MRP systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP system

MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Primo Foods is seeking a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Wacol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing short, medium and long-term production plans to ensure customer demand is met while optimising inventory, capacity, yield and operational efficiency.

Working closely with Operations, Supply Planning, and site stakeholders, you'll play a key role in supporting service, cost and production objectives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily production plans aligned to the Master Production Schedule
• Support service level targets through effective inventory management and adherence to inventory policies
• Analyse the availability of raw materials, packaging and other critical inputs, adjusting plans to manage constraints
• Manage daily raw material requirements and coordinate meat ordering to ensure continuity of production
• Ensure production plans consider changeovers, inventory priorities, stock-on-hold processes, chiller stock management and machinery breakdown contingencies
• Review production performance against plan, investigate variances and implement corrective actions where requiredMonitor finished goods inventory levels and stock projections, escalating supply risks and shortages as appropriate
• Review raw material and packaging yields, identifying opportunities to improve product recovery and minimise waste
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Site Managers, Operations teams and Supply Planners to align production activities with business priorities and customer demand
• Communicate production priorities, capacity constraints, inventory risks and operational issues while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management and/or material planning
• Experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or logistics environment highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and planning teams
• Experience using ERP, MRP, planning and inventory management systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy

Why Join Primo?

At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:

• Annual performance bonus program
• Paid parental leave
• Discounts on health insurance and leading retail brands
• Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher and deli shop
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth and development opportunities within a leading FMCG business

If you're ready to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and play a key role in delivering planning excellence, apply today.