Production Scheduler – NZ, Onsite 5 Days, MRP Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days/wk

Salary & benefits

Training program

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, collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service, 5 days a week onsite.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will analyze MRP messages, troubleshoot issues, and support forecast loading and special projects to improve efficiency and production flow in a food

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional-level work experience that showcases your analytical mindset.
• Hands-on experience navigating MRP systems; JD Edwards Enterprise experience is a plus.
• Background in Food Manufacturing processes is highly preferred; understanding production flow.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between multiple departments and keep everyone aligned.

Responsibilities

• Master the Flow: daily retrieval and analysis of MRP messages to keep inventory and production aligned.
• Own the Schedule: generate, schedule, and track Work Orders for clear build timing.
• Keep Teams Connected: collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service to resolve bottlenecks.
• Problem-Solve on the Fly: troubleshoot MRP messages with Planning Manager to keep data accurate.
• Drive Efficiency: identify opportunities for product rework with Quality and R&D.
• Support the Big Picture: load forecasts and participate in special planning projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

MRP systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JD Edwards Enterprise

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, collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, and Customer Service, 5 days a week onsite.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will analyze MRP messages, troubleshoot issues, and support forecast loading and special projects to improve efficiency and production flow in a food