Production Coordinator

J. Furphy & Sons Pty Ltd; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Career progression

Profit sharing plan

Employee assistance program

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Furphy Engineering in Greater Shepparton, Victoria, is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily production activities and liaise with cross-functional teams. You will help ensure operations meet quality standards, deadlines, and business targets, applying problem-solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will bring a proactive mindset, a background in mechanical engineering or hands-on industry experience, and the ability to read technical

Qualifications

• Certificate IV (or equivalent) qualification in engineering, project management, or relevant trade experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with strong computer literacy
• Excellent written and Verbal communications skills
• Organized approach with good time management
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence tools/software
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to align on production priorities
• Ensure operations meet quality standards, deadlines and business targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Coordinate tasks and manage shifting priorities to keep production on track

Skills

MS Office Suite

Technical drawings

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Certificate IV in engineering/project management

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AI tools

Job description

As a Production Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting daily production activities, liaising with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that operations meet quality standards, deadlines, and business targets. Your technical acumen and problem-solving skills will help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About you:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering or hands-on industry experience. You thrive in fast-paced environments where organization, clear communication, and adaptability are key. With a strong grasp of technical drawings and production processes, you are confident navigating between tasks, coordinating teams, and keeping production on track. You take ownership of your responsibilities, work well under pressure, and bring a solution-focused mindset to everything you do. Above all, you are a team player who enjoys collaborating to drive results and improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have:

Certificate IV (or equivalent) qualification in engineering, project management, or relevant trade experience

Proficient in MS Office Suite with strong computer literacy

Excellent written and Verbal communications skills

Organized approach with good time management

Ability to read/interpret technical drawings

Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence tools/software

Demonstrated experience in manufacturing industry

About Us:

Furphy Engineering is a long-established metal manufacturing business comprising two divisions. Furphy Engineering - TVS specializes in the design and manufacture of stainless-steel tanks and vessels and associated equipment in Australia. Furphy Engineering - Fabricated Products provides contract carbon steel fabrication and galvanizing services to strategic clients within electrical and infrastructure sectors.

Find out more about Furphy Engineering here: www.furphyengineering.com.au

Furphy Engineering is a member of the J Furphy & Sons Group - a 5th generation, family-owned manufacturing business, based in Shepparton, Victoria. The J. Furphy & Sons Group is made up of 3 galvanizing plants - Albury Galvanizing, Geelong Galvanizing and Furphy Galvanizing (located in Shepparton) as well as Furphy Engineering.

Find out more about J. Furphy & Sons here: www.furphys.com.au

Workplace values:

At Furphy Engineering, we take pride in fostering a strong workplace culture. All team members are expected to uphold our core values:

Our People Matter - We work safely and value everybody's wellbeing

Good, Better, Best - We help each other to continuously improve everything that we do

Part of a Community - We invest in our communities to make them a better place to live

We Create Value - We take pride in creating value to our customers by making quality products and delivering great service

Honesty & Integrity - We trust one another to do the right thing

What we offer:

Long term employment opportunity with high level job security

The opportunity to work as part of a well-respected, industry leading, family business

Ongoing training for development and career progression

A competitive remuneration package

Fantastic opportunity to lead and influence positive change within our organisation

Access to our employee assistance program for employees and their families

Participation in an Employee Profit Share Plan after a qualifying period

Lifestyle benefits associated with living in the Greater Shepparton region within regional Victoria.

We are committed to creating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or life stage, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive innovation.