Hinetai Carter
About Hinetai Carter
Hinetai Carter is a Senior Production Planner with extensive experience in production planning and customer service. He has worked at Altus NZ Limited and T&G Global Limited, leading daily production meetings and managing stock levels using SAP.
Current Role at Altus NZ Limited
Hinetai Carter serves as a Senior Production Planner at Altus NZ Limited, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads daily production meetings with all departments, focusing on monitoring capacity and prioritizing replacement work and fast track requirements. Her responsibilities include handling a high volume of emails and queries from sales, providing estimated time of arrival and status updates. Hinetai's expertise in production planning contributes to the efficiency of operations at Altus NZ Limited.
Previous Experience at T&G Global Limited
Prior to her current role, Hinetai worked as a Production Planner at T&G Global Limited from 2021 to 2022 for a duration of eight months. During her time in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, she was involved in various production planning activities that supported the company's operational goals. This role added to her extensive experience in the production planning field.
Long-Term Role at Altus NZ Limited
Hinetai Carter previously worked at Altus NZ Limited as a Production Planner from 2011 to 2021, where she spent ten years in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. In this capacity, she developed her skills in managing production processes and collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth operations. Her long tenure at Altus NZ Limited reflects her commitment to the organization and her expertise in production planning.
Background in Customer Service and Operations
Before her roles in production planning, Hinetai worked at NALCO from 2000 to 2010. She began as a Press and Forklift Operator and later transitioned to a Customer Service Representative. This background provided her with valuable insights into operational processes and customer interactions, which have informed her approach to production planning.
Education and Training
Hinetai studied at Te Aute College from 1993 to 1996. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in production and operations management. Her training has been instrumental in her ability to manage complex production tasks and coordinate with suppliers effectively.