Job Description

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

At JBS, we foster a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork. We are committed to your professional growth, offering robust career development opportunities within one of the world's most respected organisations.

We're looking for a Production Control & Planning Coordinator to help drive efficient production scheduling, resource planning, and continuous improvement within our Lamb Operations team in Brooklyn.

About the Role

Reporting into the Operations team, you will play a key role in developing production schedules, balancing supply and demand requirements, and ensuring plant resources are utilised efficiently. Working closely with Production, Sales, and other stakeholders, you'll help deliver strong business outcomes while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate labour planning to support production requirements
• Partner with Production and Sales teams to align operational priorities
• Analyse production performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency, productivity, and costs
• Support operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for achieving results
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline will be highly regarded

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, drive operational performance, and grow your career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Join JBS Australia and help shape the future of food production