Production Scheduler

Heineken; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver

Bonus scheme

Product allowance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

Heineken NZ (DB Breweries) seeks a highly organised Production Scheduler to create and maintain brewing and filtration schedules across the Waitemata and Timaru breweries. Reporting to the Supply Network Planning Manager, you will convert production and demand plans into feasible 0–12 week schedules to sustain service levels and optimise batch capacity.

Collaborate with Planning, Brewing, Packaging, Materials, Commerce and Finance to manage constraints, respond to change and drive scheduling

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in supply chain planning or scheduling.
• Experience with brewing/production scheduling and planning.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP/APO and FuturMaster desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create feasible brewing and filtration schedules for each brewery.
• Manage scheduling interdependencies across brewing, packaging and materials planning.
• Prepare for and contribute to weekly meetings and monthly reviews.
• Respond to short-term changes due to breakdowns, constraints or demand peaks.
• Maintain planning parameters, including stock levels, lot sizes and calendars.
• Identify improvements to scheduling processes and TPM initiatives.
• Provide clear reporting on scheduling performance and capacity.
• Communicate schedule changes across functions.
• Provide backup cover for other schedulers when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Communication skills

Tools

SAP ERP/APO

FuturMaster

Job description

We're looking for a highly organised and solutions-focused Production Scheduler to create and maintain detailed brewing and filtration schedules across our Waitemata and Timaru breweries.

Reporting to the Supply Network Planning Manager, you'll translate production and demand plans into feasible short- to medium-term schedules across a 0-12 week horizon, helping maintain service levels and optimise batch capacity.

You'll work closely with Planning, Brewing, Packaging, Materials, Commerce and Finance to manage constraints, respond to change and continuously improve scheduling performance across the supply chain.

What you'll do

• Create feasible brewing and filtration schedules for each brewery, aligned with shift patterns, agreed capacity and production requirements.
• Manage scheduling interdependencies across brewing, packaging and materials planning.
• Prepare for and contribute to weekly Sales & Execution meetings and the monthly Supply Review, escalating risks and mitigation actions.
• Respond to short-term changes caused by equipment breakdowns, labour or resource constraints, and demand peaks.
• Maintain planning parameters, including brew information, stock levels, lot sizes, production groups and calendars.
• Identify and embed improvements to scheduling processes, while supporting TPM initiatives such as RCFA, Kaizen and Improvement Teams.
• Provide clear reporting on brewing and filtration performance, with a focus on batch capacity and S&OP outcomes.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly across Planning, Packaging, Brewing, Commerce and Finance.
• Provide backup cover for other schedulers when required to support business continuity.

What you'll bring

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling or supply chain project management.
• Knowledge of supply planning and scheduling, ideally using SAP ERP/APO and FuturMaster.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to present facts and figures with confidence.
• A practical understanding of supply chain processes, including brewing operations and packaging line functionality.
• The ability to work autonomously, take initiative and own outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• High learning agility and adaptability in a fast-moving production environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively within CSLP and the wider Supply Chain team.

About us

When you join DB Breweries, you become part of the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas, learn, and grow. As one of the world's leading beer and cider companies, operating across more than 70 countries, we bring together great people, iconic brands, and a passion for winning in the market.

We offer:

• Free health, life, and income protection insurance
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Competitive annual bonus scheme
• Monthly product allowance
• Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
• Enjoyment of Life Leave - an additional paid day each year
• Generous parental leave provisions
• Wellbeing support and counselling services
• A positive, inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and development