Scheduler

Multi-Color Corporation Australia; Griffith; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Multi-Color Corporation Australia – Griffith NSW is seeking a Scheduler to plan and optimize production schedules across departments, ensuring on-time, in-full and to-spec delivery. You will coordinate with internal teams, manage capacity, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and data integrity.

The role emphasises safety, quality, service, productivity, and supply chain performance, with a focus on communication with CSRs and production teams and providing

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, printing, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive approach to service delivery.
• Must have valid Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Monitor scheduling daily and resolve delays through communication and problem-solving.
• Allocate jobs to press technologies based on specifications and capacity.
• Liaise with Production Manager to align planned work with capacity and targets.
• Communicate lead times and delivery schedules to internal teams.
• Identify delivery risks and collaborate on proactive solutions.
• Assist in planning Customer Technical Visits and coordinate with teams.
• Maintain capacity and machine performance data for decision-making.
• Provide schedule updates in production discussions and meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Provide secondary scheduling support during peak periods.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multi-Color Corporation Australia – Griffith NSW

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally.We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.

CORE PURPOSE

To manage and optimize the scheduling of production activities by coordinating with internal departments and external customers. This role ensures the timely and accurate scheduling of orders through the factory, supporting on-time, in-full, and to-spec delivery performance.
The Scheduler plays a critical role in aligning production schedules with customer requirements and MCC’s operational targets for efficiency, quality, and service. Overarching responsibilities for the role: SAFETY, QUALITY, SERVICE, PRODUCTIVITY, SUPPLY CHAIN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring all jobs are planned to meet customer deadlines and strict DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) expectations.
• Monitor and manage scheduling daily, resolving conflicts or delays through effective communication, facilitation, and problem-solving.
• Allocate jobs to appropriate press technologies based on label specifications, material requirements, and production efficiency.
• Liaise regularly with the Production Manager to align planned work with operational capacity, labor availability (including overtime), and performance targets.
• Communicate accurate lead times and delivery schedules to internal teams, adjusting plans as needed to accommodate customer changes or production constraints.
• Identify potential delivery risks early and collaborate with the Services team to implement proactive solutions.
• Assist in planning and coordinating Customer Technical Visits (CTVs), ensuring alignment between Production, Services, and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate capacity and machine performance data to support scheduling accuracy and decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver press performance and schedule updates for production discussions and meetings as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in process reviews, identifying efficiency gains, and contributing to cross-functional improvement projects.
• Foster high levels of verbal and written communication across departments, especially between Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and Production teams.
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team as required.
• Provide local and group (Intranet) lead-time updates.
• Cooperate on quality investigations related to schedule or production performance issues.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned within the Scheduling and Planning scope.
• Provide secondary support to the Scheduling function, stepping in as needed to manage planning responsibilities during periods of increased workload, staff absence, or other disruptions that may impact timely scheduling.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and recommending process enhancements that improve efficiency and data integrity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous related work experience or a similar role within manufacturing, packaging, printing, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to service delivery.
• Must have valid Australian working rights.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.