Harvest Road Group · 1 month ago
Production Analyst/ Planner
Harvey (Job Posting)
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHarvest Road Group is a leader in producing high-quality food products with a commitment to sustainability. The Production Planner / Analyst is responsible for accurate production planning, yield reporting, and performance analysis, ensuring data integrity and supporting informed decision-making.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Collate and analyse production and yield data to identify trends or variances
Assist maintaining accurate data for carcass breakdowns, primal recovery, and SKU outputs
Prepare daily and weekly production performance reports for management review
Track KPIs such as throughput, downtime, and utilisation, highlighting areas for improvement
Support forecasting, costing, and production efficiency analysis
Assist with preparing daily and weekly production schedules across slaughter, boning, value-add, and packaging areas
Support the alignment of production plans with sales orders, inventory levels, and customer specifications
Liaise with operations, cold stores, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure smooth execution of the plan
Monitor product yields, recovery rates, and line performance to support accurate future planning
Help manage production adjustments based on raw material availability, labour, and equipment capacity
Assist in identifying and implementing planning or process improvements
Support initiatives to optimise carcass utilisation, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency
Participate in cross-department meetings to align production, sales, and inventory planning
Qualification
Required
Strong interest in production systems and supply chain operations within the red meat industry
Analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Good communication and teamwork across departments
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Preferred
Experience in a planning, scheduling, or production support role (preferably in a food or meat processing environment) preferred but not essential
Experience or exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Pronto, SAP, or similar) preferred but not essential
Understanding of processing operations or production workflows advantageous
Benefits
Attractive salary and remuneration packages
Excellent opportunities for training and genuine career growth – we're committed to your professional development and advancement!
The chance to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment, contributing to the success of Harvey Beef’s operations.
Convenient perks like free onsite parking and canteen facilities (and we're close to town!)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program and staff discounts.
Company
Harvest Road Group
Harvest Road Group are proud to share WA’s best produce with Australia and the world.
Founded in 1878
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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