Permanent Full-Time
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to join their manufacturing team in Dingley Village, Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of production schedules, optimise workflow and ensure resources and materials are aligned to meet customer deadlines.
Develop and maintain production schedules, prioritising orders across fabrication, assembly, powder coating, finishing and dispatch.
Monitor production progress, identify delays and bottlenecks, and coordinate recovery plans to keep schedules on track.
Plan production capacity, assessing labour, machinery, tooling and material availability to meet operational demands.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering and Procurement to ensure materials, drawings and technical requirements are ready before production begins.
Communicate daily priorities, schedule changes and potential risks to relevant teams.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve workflow, lead times and scheduling accuracy.
Promote continuous improvement and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Key Skills & Experience
Previous experience in production planning, scheduling or manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production capacity and material requirements.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, CNC manufacturing or sheet-metal production is highly regarded.
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across production and support teams.
The Opportunity
Join an established manufacturing business where your planning expertise will directly contribute to production efficiency and operational success. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering the chance to make a real impact.
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