Advanced Planner

at; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive cooling solutions provider in Gold Coast City is seeking an Advanced Planner to develop and manage production plans. The ideal candidate has a strong background in production planning, supply chain, and operations. You will work closely with multiple teams to ensure alignment with customer demand, while maintaining effective communication across departments. Join a supportive environment committed to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Benefits

Free catered meals

50% off all products

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to analyze capacity data and optimize production.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an accurate Advanced Production Plan.
• Collaborate with teams to forecast demand and execute plans.
• Evaluate production capacity and identify constraints.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Engineering The Unfair Advantage, a solution for thermal system requirements. Starting from a father and sons’ vision which turned into a true success story.

PWR has become the leading manufacturer of cutting‑edge automotive cooling products in Australia.

We are a renowned name in top‑tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 550 talented staff across Australia, America, and the UK, now listed on the ASX stock exchange.

PWR are consistently breaking boundaries, delving into new innovations, and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence.

With year‑on‑year success we are expanding our team and wanting to attract top talent to help us drive innovation and meet unprecedented demand.

Do you want to embark on a thrilling career? Unleash your potential here, at PWR.

Why Join PWR?

• Wheels Diner – A fully catered diner that provides free, fresh and full meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner to keep you well‑fed and hydrated.
• PWR uniforms – Fostering professionalism and community while eliminating the hassle and expense of maintaining a work wardrobe.
• 50% OFF all PWR products – Plus discounts across other automotive suppliers and financial wellbeing programs.
• Latest technology – From a controlled atmosphere brazing furnace, CNC machine shop, to an in‑house wind tunnel.
• Recognition programs – Celebrating outstanding achievements with monetary rewards for Employee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and more.

At the heart of PWR is our people. Our company culture promotes inclusiveness, diversity and a place where you can be yourself. We value our team and commit to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Advanced Planner to join our growing team. This role is critical in developing and managing an Advanced Production Plan that balances customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability. This position spans both advanced (strategic) planning and production (tactical) planning, ensuring long‑term capability alignment while driving short‑term execution readiness.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Production teams, and at times directly with customers, to translate demand into actionable, well‑organised production plans. By anticipating challenges, identifying capacity constraints, and driving improvements, you will play a key role in ensuring PWR delivers industry‑leading results.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain an accurate, achievable Advanced Production Plan aligned with customer orders, forecasts, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and customers to forecast demand and translate this into executable production plans.
• Evaluate production capacity, identify short and long‑term constraints, and recommend solutions.
• Work cross‑functionally to align priorities, identify resource conflicts, and communicate risks or changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness in planning processes.
• Contribute insights into sales and engineering processes, ensuring commitments are realistic and achievable.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in production planning, supply chain, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to analyse capacity data, material requirements, and demand forecasts to optimise production.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented approach.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

How to Apply

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter outlining why you would like to be a part of the PWR team for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All employees will undertake a pre‑employment medical and character check where required.

PWR is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to ethical practices and embracing the principles of cultural diversity and inclusion. PWR also promotes a smoke‑free work environment.

We request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates or services.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Planner?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical check?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

PWR provides world‑class cooling solutions by manufacturing high‑performance aluminium radiators, intercoolers and oil coolers for race cooling solutions to leading race categories and teams such as F1, NASCAR, V8 Supercars, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and World Rally Championship, PWR is recognised as a world leader when it comes to high‑performance cooling.

Our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Australia includes a controlled atmosphere brazing furnace, CNC machine shop, R&D and design department, large fabrication capabilities and an in‑house wind tunnel which allows PWR to be the market leader in cooling research and development with focus on competition cooling solutions. When entering into a relationship with its customers PWR does not just sell them a product but partners with them to develop cooling solutions where the customer can use PWR’s engineering department and manufacturing facilities to purpose build the right solution.

The flexible manufacturing approach, which sets PWR apart from its competitors, is due to every aspect of the manufacturing process being completed in its own purpose‑built facility.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.