Production Scheduler

About BAT and the Role

British American Tobacco (BAT) is rapidly progressing into a global multi-category enterprise, committed to creating A Better Tomorrow™ by establishing a smokeless world. We invite motivated professionals to join us on this transformational journey at our Madang, Papua New Guinea location.

Key Functions

• Lead and develop weekly and daily dynamic production schedules that convert demand forecasts into actionable SAP plans, proactively mitigating operational constraints to ensure stable production flow.
• Monitor material availability vigilantly, forecast risks early, and intervene effectively to circumvent shortages and maintain smooth production continuity.
• Optimize production capacity by aligning with maintenance schedules and implementing solutions to handle bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and elevate output efficiency.
• Foster robust collaboration with cross-functional teams including planning, maintenance, warehouse, logistics, and leadership to harmonize priorities and streamline communications across the value chain.
• Track production against scheduled plans, analyze performance metrics, and support data-driven initiatives to enhance delivery reliability and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure SAP data integrity and process compliance by supporting prompt confirmations, accurate reporting, and effective closure of production orders, while promoting a culture focused on continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Solid background in production planning and scheduling with proven skills in converting demand information into feasible production plans.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP software to manage production orders, maintain inventory records, and assure data precision.
• Strong analytical abilities enabling risk identification, problem-solving, and informed decision-making.
• Excellent at managing stakeholders and fostering cross-departmental collaboration with clear communication across organizational levels.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized to guarantee accuracy in planning, system transactions, and reporting.
• Capable of thriving in a high-pressure, dynamic production environment while juggling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive annual performance bonus based on eligibility.
• Diverse benefits packages depending on location, including health insurance plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation assistance, and flexible holidays with additional incentives.
• Career advancement encouraged through internal mobility and personal development opportunities.
• Access to online learning platforms and custom growth programs to cultivate leadership capabilities.
• Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement geared towards adapting to future changes.

Our Commitment and Culture

Recognized globally as a Top Employer, BAT fosters a culture grounded in collaboration, inclusion, and partnership. We embrace diversity of all forms including gender, orientation, ethnicity, disability, age, experience, and perspectives, believing it strengthens our organization and preparedness to achieve business objectives.

We support those returning from career breaks through our Global Returners program, acknowledging that such pauses are opportunities rather than setbacks.

If any accommodations are needed during the recruitment process to help candidates perform optimally, BAT is committed to providing the necessary support to unlock full potential.