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Production Planner
Posted 6 days ago
Location
Yennora,
New South Wales
Specialty
Procurement & Supply Chain
Job Type
Permanent
Job ID
46004
Job Details

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating the journey from production through to delivery and, where required, installation.

You will work closely with customers, sales, factory teams, transport providers and subcontractors to ensure schedules are accurate, realistic and achievable.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain accurate production schedules in line with customer requirements;

  • Coordinate production, dispatch, transport and installation activities;

  • Provide accurate lead time and delivery information to customers and internal stakeholders;

  • Proactively communicate changes to production and delivery schedules;

  • Coordinate subcontract installers and ensure a consistent workflow of work;

  • Liaise with customers to confirm site readiness prior to installation;

  • Monitor sales invoicing, WIP and projected work completion;

  • Prepare monthly WIP reporting for management;

  • Assist with improving production methodologies, workflows and scheduling processes;

  • Coordinate quality, safety and site documentation as required;

  • Prepare and maintain SWMS and other site-specific documentation;

  • Assist with site access, builder portals and compliance requirements;

  • Support the maintenance of quality and WHS standards;

  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams; and

  • Identify and resolve scheduling, delivery and operational issues as they arise.

Requirements

  • 2+ years' experience in a similar production planning or coordination role;

  • Experience within manufacturing, construction or a related industry;

  • Exposure to a jobbing / make-to-order manufacturing environment;

  • Strong production scheduling and coordination skills;

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;

  • Experience coordinating customers, suppliers, transport providers or subcontractors;

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities;

  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills;

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills;

  • Experience with ERP, MRP or production planning systems will be advantageous; and

  • Understanding of WHS, quality and site compliance requirements is beneficial.

What We Offer

  • $100,000 + Super;

  • Based in Yennora, Western Sydney;

  • Make a direct contribution to production efficiency, customer satisfaction and overall business performance; and

  • Work closely with senior Management.

How to Apply  
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact detail for Sahar Sarabi at u&u on 02 8825 6607 quoting reference number 46004.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.  
 
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Please submit your resume in Word format only.

Sahar Sarabi.

Senior Associate, Supply Chain

Get in touch
sahar.sarabi@uandu.com
Call me on 02 8825 6607
Visit me at the Greater Western Sydney offices
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Sahar Sarabi