Production Planning Coordinator
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
About Season's Best
Season's Best is a wholly New Zealand-owned enterprise recognized internationally for its high-quality vegetable processing, delivering fresh New Zealand-grown vegetables from farm to freezer to customers worldwide. As part of the Talley's Group, the company employs over 2,000 people nationally and is committed to continuous growth and investment.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Production Planning Coordinator is instrumental in creating and overseeing production and packout schedules that align customer demands with raw product availability, inventory levels, and site capacity. This role collaborates with diverse teams including Field, Production, Packout, Engineering, Cold Store, and Sales to ensure operational efficiency and timely product delivery to customers.
Key Duties
- Develop and control production and packout schedules balancing demand and supply factors.
- Ensure alignment of operational resources with the established production plan.
- Track and evaluate plan performance, addressing discrepancies and applying corrective measures.
- Assist with inventory management practices, emphasizing FIFO principles and reduction of aged stock.
- Maintain precise planning data and generate relevant reports.
- Seek and implement enhancements to planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and plant utilization.
Candidate Profile
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Interest in leveraging technology, AI, and digital tools to optimize planning and reporting.
- A proactive mindset committed to continuous improvement.
What We Provide
- Engagement in a vibrant company on a growth trajectory.
- Continuous training and development opportunities.
- Exposure to comprehensive operations from field supply to customer delivery.
- Staff discounts, employee benefits, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Long-term career advancement prospects.
Additional Information
- Season's Best operates as a drug-free workplace with mandatory pre-employment and random drug screening.
- Candidates must have permanent legal authorization to work in New Zealand.