Master Production Planner

InfraBuild; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

InfraBuild, a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and Sustainability Champion, is seeking a Production Scheduler at the Mayfield site in Newcastle. You will balance customer demand with production capacity and inventory targets across Newcastle Rod Mill and Contistretch operations.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with operations, maintenance, sales and supply, monitor performance, analyze data, and drive continuous improvements to ensure timely delivery of the right product.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability; interpret information and identify issues.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, supply chain, logistics or related analytical role.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics or related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support demand, efficiency and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to align plans with capacity and maintenance needs.
• Liaise with suppliers, sales and production to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and minimise disruption.
• Analyse production, inventory and demand data to support planning decisions.
• Communicate schedule updates and supply impacts to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across planning processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/Mathematics/Supply Chain/Finance/Data Analytics or related

Job description

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Manufacturing business.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling Lead and based at our Mayfield site, you will play a key role in balancing customer demand, production requirements and inventory targets across our Newcastle Rod Mill and Contistretch operations. Working closely with operations, maintenance, sales and supply stakeholders, you'll develop production schedules, solve planning challenges and help ensure our customers receive the right product at the right time.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand, operational efficiency and inventory targets
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to align production plans with capacity and maintenance requirements
• Liaise with internal suppliers, sales teams and production stakeholders to ensure materials and resources are available when needed
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks or constraints and implement solutions to minimise disruption
• Analyse production, inventory and demand data to support informed planning decisions
• Communicate schedule updates and supply impacts to stakeholders across the business
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and systems

You will be rewarded with:

• A genuine pathway to build your career in supply chain planning and manufacturing operations
• The opportunity to influence operational outcomes in a complex, large-scale manufacturing environment
• A supportive team environment that values development, collaboration and continuous improvement

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret information, identify issues and develop practical solutions
• Experience in planning, scheduling, supply chain, logistics, operations or a related analytical role
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics or a related discipline (preferred)

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild manufactures steel using recycled scrap through our electric arc furnace network in Victoria and New South Wales.

Our integrated model, from recycling to rolling, supports consistent quality, supply reliability and the development of lower embodied carbon steel solutions for Australia’s construction industry.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant