Assistant Production Planner

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Proudly owned by Australian Farmers

McLean Farms is a diversified family-owned agri-business based in Pittsworth, 30 minutes Southwest of Toowoomba. Specialising in livestock and food production, the business is involved with a broad range of agricultural enterprises such as grain, compost and feed mill operations.


At McLean Farms our core values guide everything we do:

We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community
We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner
We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously
We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge
We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours knowing what is right and what is wrong

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage production and packaging schedules
Analyse sales forecasts and historical data to determine production requirements
Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure resource availability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations
Monitor inventory levels, minimise waste, and audit data for accuracy
Support dispatch and transport operations, including route planning and vendor coordination
Maintain accurate production, packaging, and dispatch records

What You’ll Bring:

Strong planning, organising, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and strong time management capabilities
Confidence using a range of computer applications
Previous experience in a production planning or logistics coordination role is desirable

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment
Career development and growth opportunities
The chance to contribute to a purpose-driven, values-based organisation
Stability in a well-established, proudly Australian-owned business

Ready to make your next move?
If you’re passionate about planning and logistics and want to be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you.


Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply.


You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.


Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side.


To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and ******* testing.