Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler Company: Danone SAP Module: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: About The Job ABOUT THE ROLE - Te tūranga mahi This is Permanent Position, working Monday - Friday from 830am to 500pm , 40 hours per week. Come and join us at Danone's state-of-the-art production facility in Auckland! We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduler to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Auckland Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring our production lines operate efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for developing and managing short-term production schedules, coordinating material availability, maintaining production orders, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and plant capacity. This role is ideal for a highly organised and analytical professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholders. * Develop and maintain short-term production schedules (0-4 week horizon) to meet customer demand and production capacity requirements. * Lead weekly production planning meetings and communicate schedule changes, risks and priorities. * Create, manage and close production orders within SAP. * Monitor production capacity and make recommendations to optimise line utilisation. * Coordinate the timely availability of raw and packaging materials in partnership with the Materials Planning team. * Manage packaging purchase orders and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production. * Ensure batch allocations and recipe validations are completed before production runs. * Maintain accurate production-related master data. * Coordinate product rework requirements and communicate impacts to stakeholders. * Support daily production meetings by providing updates on upcoming production plans and potential risks. * Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and communication across functions. To be successful in this role, you will have Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you! How To Apply If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 27 September 2026. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company. Work Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Availability: Full time

* Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline. * Minimum 2 years' experience within Supply Chain, Production Planning or Scheduling, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments. * Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, ideally SAP. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * High level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills. * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Office Suite skills. WE OFFER - Tatau We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance lives and provide genuine value. Our Benefits - Nga Painga Key Skills: Production Planning, MRP, Production Orders Salary: Not disclosed