Production Analyst & Assistant Production Scheduler 

Permanent full time role

About the role

Reporting to the Production Scheduler, this role ensures that work order completions are processed in a timely manner and analyse data to drive improvements in the packaging operation. 

Work with the Production Scheduler to create the optimum Production Schedule to meet Business KPI’s. Proactively support initiatives to reduce COGs. Analyse data in production systems and use information to manage / minimise inventory, identifying, communicating and reporting stock management issues as they arise. Provide information to support the NPD Process and implement New Products to required timescales. Support procurement teams with evaluation and selection of new suppliers, monitoring performance of existing suppliers and resolving or escalating performance issues in a timely manner. Provide scheduling support for the Production Scheduler as required.

About you

With experience in a supply chain, purchasing, new product development, quality role, preferably in an FMCG environment you will have solid planning and communications skills.

Knowledge and experience of procurement processes, manufacturing, packaging and suppliers  Analytical data management, management of cost reduction and supplier improvement programs Tertiary, TAFE or APIC qualifications in Business, Commerce, Logistics would be highly regarded