Production & Distribution Scheduler

Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.

We believe:

• Meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships 
• Feed needs to be viewed as part of an end-to-end Ecosystem 
• Animal Nutrition is the key to more sustainable and profitable farming 

What's on offer?

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Production & Distribution Scheduler. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role schedules the manufacture and distribution of all customer bulk & packaged finished feed requirements as per Ridley Standardised Production & Distribution Procedures. It is responsible for maintaining full traceability of production activities. It ensures that deliveries are coordinated to meet customer expectations and mill efficiency requirements.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

Comply with relevant OHS/WHS legislation including:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of persons who may be affected by their actions (or omissions).
• Co-operate with any reasonable instruction, policy and procedure.
• Not intentionally (or recklessly) interfere with, or misuse anything provided at the workplace in the interests of health, safety or welfare; and
• Identify and report all hazards, near misses, injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Behaves in a manner that demonstrates care for others and Ridley product and property.
• Demonstrates Ridley values through leadership training and supervision.
• Supervises and participates in objective setting, plan development and performance review of employees consultation with Manager
• Attends and participates in all relevant training and personal development
• Actively participates in planned site meetings.
• Compliance with relevant HACCP requirements, ensuring activities comply with the program and assisting manage the maintenance of HACCP accreditation.
• Understanding and awareness of FeedSafe, ensuring activities comply with the program and assisting to manage the maintenance of FeedSafe accreditation.
• Actively involved in site CI program on site.
• Monthly completion of GMP audits and entry into FeedTrack
• Coordinate Return to Work plans for employees

Daily Production and Distribution Scheduling and Quality

• Review & action as required previous & current Mill Schedules & Trip Plans
• Prepare Rough Cut Planning sheets for upcoming schedule and co-ordinate optimal outcomes for capacity and customer issues in conjunction with Site Manager and production team
• Liaise with Transport on plans and distribute Trip Plans when finalised.
• Prepare optimised detailed Mill Production Schedule using required process and tools.
• Develops and maintains Production scheduling & planning data
• Ensure optimised detailed Mill Production Schedule is executed to mill staff required to process and tools.
• Monitoring finished feed weights- Ensure that weights of all manufactured feed falls within acceptable limits and out of tolerances are investigated and reported prior to leaving site.
• Daily completion of Batch Reconciliations
• Complete DIFOT reason codes daily
• Monitor On Hand Raw Material quantities and advise replenishment of any shortages / requirements
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems. (OEE% Overall Equipment Efficiency & TPH).
• Prepares reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and problem solving. Actively supporting the CI program implementation.
• Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of employees. (KPI’s)
• Participate in all site audits including HACCP, FeedSafe and quarterly safety audit. Close out actions if required through site manager.
• Actively participate in Daily Stand Up meetings.
• Follow and Complete Monthly Testing schedule
• Assist with site Safety Management Plan
• Management of the site formulations, comply with company timelines.
• Any other responsibilities and/or Authorities as specifically designated by Site Manager or Delegate

The key skills required for this role include

• A thorough understanding of the MS Dynamics AX and Microsoft Office systems.
• Strong verbal, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to all levels of management.
• High attention to detail.
• A good understanding of the business and site processes.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation.
• Ability to create & oversee execution of manufacturing and delivery schedules
• Sound computing skills.  Able to work in Office and Microsoft AX programs.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• 5+ years’ experience working in planning manufacturing environment
• Detailed Production Scheduling experience (desirable)

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. Open to new applicants with unrestricted work rights in Australia only.