Description<\/p>\n
Our client, an agricultural multinational corporation, is looking for someone to join their seed processing team as a Production Planner and play a key role in turning seasonal field supply into reliable processing and export execution. The successful candidate will build practical plans, coordinate across teams, and keep product flowing, from harvest intake and drying through conditioning, warehousing, and dispatch. The successful candidate will also own the production plan and detailed schedule for seed processing and related logistics, partnering with field teams, operations, warehouses, and compliance to deliver the right seed on time, to specification, and with the required quality and safety documentation.
\nResponsibilities<\/p>\n
Build and maintain integrated production plans and schedules for the processing facility and tolling partners, balancing supply forecasts, capacity, and customer\/export demand.
\nLead harvest planning sessions with field and equipment teams and convert plans into clear daily\/weekly schedules.
\nCoordinate timely field sampling and testing activities (e.g., SNP) to support release decisions and planning accuracy.
\nWork with operations leadership to align processing priorities and allocate product flows to destination markets\/countries.
\nPrepare and present planning performance dashboards and KPIs to support operational reviews.
\nPlan and schedule activities across the harvest complex and conditioning plant to meet quality, throughput, and service targets.
\nCoordinate with warehouse teams to ensure smooth handover from processing to finished goods storage and availability for dispatch.
\nPlan export movements with trade\/compliance stakeholders to ensure documentation, timing, and regulatory requirements are met.
\nSupport inventory planning and control, including reconciliation, stock visibility, and issue resolution.
\nDrive execution against targets for quality, service, reliability, and cost.
\nMaintain planning and scheduling records in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) and audit requirements.
\nSupport compliance with quality standards and management system requirements (ISO 9001:2015).
\nIdentify capability gaps from KPI results and support training and LEAN ways of working to improve performance.
\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives that deliver cost savings and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
\nSurface constraints, risks, and mitigation actions proactively to keep plans on track.
\nPromote a strong safety culture by recording observations\/near misses and following through on corrective actions.
\nUse structured problem solving (e.g., 5-Why) to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
\nSupport site ESH initiatives and compliance with ISO 45001-aligned safety practices.
\nComply with applicable legislation and company safety policies and procedures.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Operations or Production Management
\n8+ years of experience in manufacturing\/processing operations with strong exposure to planning, scheduling, and execution.
\nProficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfort working with plans, schedules, and reporting.
\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
\nA hands-on, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
\nCollaborative, adaptable, and able to influence outcomes across teams.
\nConfident decision-making and the ability to set priorities in a fast-moving environment.
\nFluent in English (written and spoken).
\nDemonstrated experience in production planning and scheduling in manufacturing, processing, or agribusiness.
\nExperience coordinating inventory, warehousing, and logistics\/export planning.
\nExperience working within ISO 9001 and\/or ISO 45001 management systems (or similar quality and safety standards).<\/p>\n
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\nInterested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by 29th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
\nTopFloor Limited does not charge candidates for job placement.<\/p>\n
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