Ready to take ownership of production planning in a growing manufacturing business where your decisions make a real impact?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Australian manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Planner to play a key role in coordinating production schedules, materials and workflow.
This is more than just a scheduling position. You'll work closely with production, purchasing and operations to ensure customer orders are delivered efficiently while supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.
About the Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to maximise efficiency, meet customer deadlines and support day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules
- Coordinate workflow across manufacturing operations
- Monitor production capacity and resource availability
- Liaise with purchasing to ensure materials are available when required
- Work closely with production supervisors to achieve on-time delivery
- Monitor work orders and adjust schedules as priorities change
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
- Maintain accurate production planning data and reporting
About You
You'll be an organised and forward-thinking planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You'll ideally bring:
- Experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling or Manufacturing Coordination
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- The ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Why Join?
Join a business where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, work alongside a supportive team, and grow with a company committed to continuous improvement.
If you're ready for your next challenge in production planning, we'd love to hear from you.
Production Planner in Whittlesea employer: Segen
Join a large, well-established organisation in Melbourne's western suburbs that prioritises safety and employee engagement. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture, this company offers hands-on support, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions can make a real difference. Experience the satisfaction of working closely with operational leaders and frontline teams to enhance safety practices in a dynamic 24/7 setting.
