Production Scheduler: Master MRP & Production Flow

Sensient Technologies; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies New Zealand is seeking a dynamic Production Scheduler to balance supply and demand and keep the production floor moving smoothly. You will generate, schedule, and track work orders while coordinating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will navigate MRP messages, load forecasts, and collaborate with the Planning Manager to keep the system accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional-level work experience that showcases analytical mindset.
• Hands-on experience navigating MRP systems.
• JD Edwards Enterprise experience is highly preferred.
• Background or interest in Food Manufacturing processes is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily retrieval, analysis, and resolution of MRP messages to keep inventory and production aligned.
• Generate, schedule, and track Work Orders, ensuring teams know what to build and when.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service to communicate manufacture dates and resolve bottlenecks.
• Partner with Planning Manager to troubleshoot errant MRP messages and keep the system accurate.
• Load forecasts and support wider planning team on special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

MRP navigation

Communication skills

Food manufacturing familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

Sensient Technologies New Zealand is seeking a dynamic Production Scheduler to balance supply and demand and keep the production floor moving smoothly. You will generate, schedule, and track work orders while coordinating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will navigate MRP messages, load forecasts, and collaborate with the Planning Manager to keep the system accurate.