About Us

Waverley Social Enterprises (WSE), a recognised leader in the disability supported employment services sector, is embarking on an exciting transformation driven by the vision to offer our unique environment to more people living with disabilities.

WSE currently supports over 300 people living with disabilities across our 2 sites, Notting Hill, and Hallam. We are providing innovative and meaningful employment opportunities to people living with disabilities in our different business divisions packaging, assembly, warehousing, grounds maintenance, catering, and on-site labour hire.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about working within a purpose driven organisation and bring your expertise to positively impact business operations? Due to ongoing growth we are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team in this newly created role.

This role will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and make optimal use of the company's production capacity. This role requires coordinating with multiple departments—Procurement, Production, Sales, and Warehouse—to ensure smooth operations, timely deliveries, and overall efficiency in our production process.

Some of the key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in customer orders, materials availability, or production delays.
• Analyse and assess production capacity to ensure that resources are utilised efficiently. Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve production flow.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment on production schedules and priorities. Facilitate communication between departments to resolve any issues that may impact production timelines.
• Use data analytics to forecast capacity requirements, track production performance, and identify trends. Provide regular reports on production status, and other key metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in production planning. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall production performance.

Our Ideal Candidate:

The Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in production planning, supply chain management, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., Business Central, SAP, or similar ERP systems). Strong knowledge of MS Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desired:

• Experience in implementing or managing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus..
• Genuine passion for supporting people living with disabilities in a supported employment environment.
• Experience working for a charity or community-based organisation.

What benefits can WSE provide to you?

Waverley Social Enterprises offers a working environment where staff team building is encouraged, we are building a sense of community, and importantly making work fun! - all underpinned by recognition and inclusivity of individuals. Remuneration is competitive within the disability sector; this includes salary packaging as an optional benefit.

Only candidates with valid unlimited working rights and will be considered for this position. Offers of employment will be subject to a NDIS Clearance check, and confirmation of Covid Vaccination Status.

If you are looking for your next step in a purpose driven career and thrive in having a positive impact, we want to hear from you.

This will be a rolling recruitment process, with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. Don’t delay. Apply now.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

For any questions or more information about the role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Production Planner – enquiry via EthicalJobs.