Production Scheduler

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Gore; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Ltd. is seeking a highly organised Production Scheduler for the Waitane team in Gore, NZ. You will coordinate sales orders and schedule secondary packing, working with Head Office and site teams to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and to spec.

The role involves early shift hours (6:00am–2:30pm) with some flexibility and overtime during peak seasons. Join a diverse team focused on precision, compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Appropriate production experience and understanding of finished product specifications.
• Knowledge of production scheduling practices.
• Good knowledge of technology, with ability to learn new systems and master Excel.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive team player who enjoys a wide range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Establish production plans to support prioritised sales orders.
• Set efficient packing plans to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication between Head Office Sales, Planning and site teams.
• Support labelling, traceability and compliance requirements.
• Ensure packaging purchasing aligns with production plans.
• Support customer, regulatory and internal audits.
• Maintain accurate production, scheduling and inventory records.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and systems.

Job description

Te Tūranga / About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Production Scheduler to join our Waitane team. This important role is responsible for coordinating sales order requirements and the effective scheduling of our secondary packing plans and packaging purchasing. Working closely with Head Office Sales and Planning teams, production leaders and suppliers, you will help ensure customer orders are completed in full, on time, and to specification.

Shift pattern: The role supports our Secondary Boning team, which typically works from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Some flexibility around hours is available. Occasional overtime may be required during busy periods, including some daily overtime and weekend work during peak lamb and calf processing seasons.

Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities

• Establish production plans to support the effective implementation of prioritised sales orders
• Set efficient packing plans to ensure sales orders are completed in full and on time
• Ensure accurate and timely communication between Head Office Sales, Planning and site production teams
• Support important labelling, traceability and compliance requirements
• Ensure packaging purchasing is completed and aligned to production plans
• Support customer, regulatory and internal audits
• Maintain accurate production, scheduling and inventory records
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and systems

Ōu Pūkenga / About You

• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Appropriate production experience and understanding of finished product specifications
• Knowledge of production scheduling practices
• A good knowledge of technology, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and master Excel
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• A proactive team player who enjoys a wide range of tasks

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Applications close midnight Monday 7th September 2026.