Join a global brand with leading tyre market share
Competitive total remuneration package, discounts on tyres and servicing, generous employee benefits and paid volunteer leave
Modern Head Office in Eastwood with car parking
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Bridgestone is looking for a Production Planning Manager to join our Business Operations – Retread team at Eastwood, reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Operations – Retread.
The role is responsible for balancing demand and production capacity across our national retread network, ensuring efficient operations, inventory optimisation, and strong collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
Lead production planning and scheduling activities across our retread factories to ensure customer demand is met efficiently.
Manage national safety stock levels and inventory planning to optimise product availability and reduce supply risks.
Partner with sales, supply chain, logistics, and factory teams to improve operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and mitigate production risks, resolving bottlenecks and coordinating responses to operational disruptions.
Provide leadership and oversight of the national casing function while supporting capability development and business performance objectives.
You're an analytical and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You enjoy solving complex operational challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving improvements that deliver results.
Additionally, you'll have:
Experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials management, and supply chain operations.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple sites or functions.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
We are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving. We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company-owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 1600 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand.
We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued for your contributions and inspired to do your best work. Our perks include:
Competitive total remuneration package, inclusive of market-related base pay, plus variable pay and allowances depending on your role.
Discounts on Bridgestone tyres and servicing for you, your family and friends!
Financial education, wellbeing support, and a range of employee discounts on private health, cars and car hire, hotels and other retailers.
Annual paid volunteer leave to give back to a cause that matters to you – now that’s rewarding.
Please submit your resume and cover letter below. For a copy of the Position Description, please email: recruitment@bridgestone.com.au
We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Serving Society with Superior Quality. We are eternally committed to serving society with superior quality. We will fulfill our responsibilities decisively. As you reach for the future, we will remain by your side. Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility.
Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, China Strategic Business Unit (BSAPIC SBU) oversees the operations of tyre production and sales facilities and supplies its products to more than 20 countries in the region. BSAPIC SBU offers a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tyres, tyre-centric solutions, and mobility solutions that deliver social value and customer value.
Bridgestone Asia Pacific Regional Head Offices are situated in two locations: Singapore and Thailand. Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore focuses on business support in the areas of Governance & Control. Bridgestone Asia Pacific Technology Center Co., Ltd. in Thailand supports R&D and business. In the areas of R&D capabilities, it’s led by the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Production Officer, and Chief Quality Officer.
