Production Planner
Alto is one of New Zealand's leading rigid plastic packaging companies. Part of a significant manufacturing business there are development prospects.
Summary about this job
Production, Planning & Scheduling
Company: PACT
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-938-2672
Fax: +64-3-227-8172
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Detail information about job Production Planner. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Seeking an analytical planner with great interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the goal of creating a world-class manufacturing environment
- Located on Auckland’s North Shore
About the Company
Alto Packaging Ltd is a subsidiary of the multinational PACT Group PTY. Pact Group is a dynamic and robust manufacturer in Australasia of rigid plastics packaging - the fastest growing packaging segment globally. Pact Group is elated to have been named one of Australia's Most Innovative Companies by Fairfax's Australian Financial Review; Australia's premier business publisher. Pact are the only packaging company to achieve this prestigious recognition for five consecutive years. With a focus on resilience, innovation and growth, our vision is to enrich lives every day through sustainable packaging solutions.
About the role
As Production Planner the purpose of your role is to coordinate efficient and effective operation of the Alto Albany plant.
This role is broad based and varied, with a blend of scheduling work for production through to managing purchasing activities and keeping reporting and records maintained and updated. At least half of your role will be involved in production planning and you will need to be adept at adhering to process which involves daily planning and scheduling of customer orders, analysis of long-term requirements and capacity and monitoring of inventory levels.
Your role will also include:
- working together with logistics and warehousing
- inventory management and stocktakes.
- managing the sales and operations process
- supporting the broader objectives of the business and your team-mates.
Skills and experience
Previous experience of production planning in a repetitive manufacturing or production area (ideally in a packaging environment) is essential to this role. We work in a LEAN environment so your ability to improve factory utilisation and improve formality of planning processes in manufacturing will be looked upon favorably.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have an analytical mind with a numerical aptitude
- be great with planning and organizing
- use your initiative well
- have great interpersonal skills
- be customer focused MRP/ERP system knowledge.
This is a SAP environment, so previous exposure here will stand you apart from the rest.
What's in it for you?
As a subsidiary of multinational PACT Group PTY, there is plenty of opportunities for you to continue to develop your career in your selected field. The role is a central part of the onsite leadership team and you have the opportunity to 'make your mark' on the business by improving systems and processes. We have a reputation of quality, delivery and innovation, and we always have an eye on the future. We are a great employer and treat our people with care. If you're interested in joining us, we are keen to hear from you.
Please apply online. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The recruitment of these roles is being managed by HainesAttract, on behalf of Alto Packaging.