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Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.

KEY ROLE

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising production schedules to ensure customer requirements, operational targets and business priorities are achieved. Working closely with Customer Service, Production, Estimating, Purchasing and Operations teams, the role coordinates workflow across pre-press, purchasing, printing, finishing and dispatch to maximise efficiency, capacity utilisation and on-time delivery performance.

The role is expected to independently manage day-to-day scheduling activities, proactively resolve scheduling challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, while receiving guidance and support from the Supply Chain Manager on broader operational priorities and strategic planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop, maintain and update production schedules within CERM to support customer delivery requirements and operational efficiency.
- Monitor job progress and proactively manage scheduling priorities, communicating changes, risks and delays to relevant stakeholders.




- Liaise with Customer Service, Production Managers, Supervisors and other key stakeholders to ensure jobs are planned, scheduled and released accurately.
- Review work-in-progress, production capacity and resource availability to identify potential bottlenecks, risks and opportunities for optimisation.
- Ensure job information, production dates and scheduling data are accurately maintained within CERM.
- Coordinate external tooling requirements with suppliers to ensure service, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
- Plan and allocate jobs to the most appropriate press technology, considering production capability, capacity and efficiency requirements.
- Manage production capacity planning and workload balancing across departments to optimise throughput and delivery performance.
- Adjust and re-prioritise schedules in response to urgent customer requirements, production issues, machine downtime or changing business needs.
- Generate, analyse and distribute production scheduling reports and performance information as required.
- Maintain transparent and proactive communication with internal stakeholders regarding production status, scheduling priorities and delivery commitments.
- Investigate scheduling issues and recommend practical solutions to improve workflow, productivity and service outcomes.




- Support inventory and material availability discussions with relevant stakeholders to ensure production schedules can be achieved.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, scheduling effectiveness, workflow efficiency and operational performance.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective operation of the business.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

- Experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing business needs.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office; CERM experience is an advantage.

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Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal chance regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.

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