Production Planner

Hilton Food Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Training opportunities

Canteen

Parking

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Novated lease

Automated facility

Job summary

Hilton Foods is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our Auckland-based Planning Team. You will coordinate with Production to prioritise operations, schedule daily production plans, and manage raw materials readiness to ensure timely distribution to customers.

Based at the WIRI site, the role follows a Tue–Sat 7:00am–3:30pm roster. Candidates should have 3+ years in production planning and strong data analytics, with SAP/Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in production planning, materials procurement or supply chain (prefer FMCG).
• Strong numerical & data analytics skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Production to understand needs and prioritise operations.
• Schedule daily Production plan based on Master Production Schedule.
• Ensure availability of required primal and materials for next day’s plan.
• Track Production progress and anticipate capacity issues.
• Daily reporting on Low code, Service Level, Plan vs. Actual, and Store Orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in Production performance to meet demand.

Education

APICS CPIM or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About Us

At Hilton Food Group, we are the leading international food packaging specialist, driven by the values of partnership and growth. We believe in working closely with the best customers, suppliers, and colleagues to stay ahead in a world where food complexity is ever-increasing.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Our culture fosters a special and valuable environment where individuals work as partners, focusing on shared goals and agendas. We invest in our people by offering flexible working arrangements, mental health initiatives, and an extensive eLearning Catalogue for self-development, ensuring holistic growth for our team members.

We proudly partner with Woolworths to supply their supermarkets with packaged and value-added meat products.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Planner with FMCG industry background to join our Hilton Foods Planning Team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role will be responsible for efficiently producing goods that meet quality specifications while improving our production and distribution processes. As the Production Planner, you will ensure products are ready for timely distribution to our valued customers.

This role will be based at our WIRI site & roster Tue - Sat 7:00am-3:30pm

• Liaise with Production to understand needs and prioritise operations for maximum performance and minimal delay.
• Schedule the daily Production plan (with Production sequence) for the processing and packaging lines based on the Master Production Schedule.
• Ensure availability of required primal in the primal warehouse, decanting if necessary.
• Track Production progress and anticipate any capacity issues.
• Check availability of raw materials for the next day's plan and manage retail stock levels.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to ensure planned Production quantities are produced on time.
• Daily reporting on Low code, Service Level, Plan vs. Actual, and Store Orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in Production performance to meet demand.

About you!

• Advanced user of Computer Systems,SAPandExceladvantageous
• APICS CPIM preferred or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience in Production planning, materials procurement or supply chain(ideally within a FMCG environment
• Customer centric, collaborative, responsible and disciplined
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional numerical and data analytics skills, competent in using advanced planning systems (preferably SAP & Excel)

Why Hilton Foods?

At Hilton Foods, we look for individuals passionate about embracing new challenges and collaborating with industry leaders to achieve exceptional results for our company and customers.

We provide a fast-paced and motivating environment where team members find the determination, focus, and personal growth needed to excel.

Our company values flexibility and supports work/life commitments and overall wellbeing.

We promote inclusivity and prioritise creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

• Career development on an international level
• Accredited training opportunities
• Partnership supermarket discount card
• Highly automated world class facility - you won't see this anywhere else!
• All training, uniform & PPE provided
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Fee onsite parking
• Paid Parental leave
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Novated lease options