Hands-On Production Planner & Lean Optimizer (Sydney)

Anthony, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to work onsite with our mechanical production team. You will gain hands-on experience in assembly, machine shop, planning and production documents control areas, supporting daily planning activities to meet customer needs.

The role involves creating shop packets, raising requisitions, supporting LEAN initiatives, maintaining inventory, and assisting with mechanical assembly as required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or Mechanical background required.
• Fitting/Machining trade qualification preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; basic Office suite skills.
• Strong mechanical reasoning abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain document control for SOPs, maintenance, training docs and improvements.
• Undertake daily planning activities to serve customer needs.
• Produce shop packets and daily picking reports; close discrete jobs.
• Raise requisitions for production expenses and consumables.
• Assist Lean projects to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Maintain inventory in Smart Cabinet for CNCs and assist assembly as needed.

Skills

Can do attitude

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Hands on attitude

Problem solving

Education

Fitting/Machining trade qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

OPW in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to work onsite with our mechanical production team. You will gain hands-on experience in assembly, machine shop, planning and production documents control areas, supporting daily planning activities to meet customer needs.

The role involves creating shop packets, raising requisitions, supporting LEAN initiatives, maintaining inventory, and assisting with mechanical assembly as required.