Production Planner

John Valves Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Valves Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Production Planner to own end-to-end order flow from arrival through to floor execution. You will design and implement the scheduling framework, coordinate with engineering, workshop, and purchasing teams, and optimise throughput across multiple streams.

You will lead the development of multi-layered production schedules in our environment, ensuring on-time delivery and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience building a production schedule from scratch.
• Strong understanding of resource and capacity planning across multiple streams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and classify raw manufacturing orders.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing module (JIWA a bonus).
• Comfortable operating with imperfect data in a build-phase environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the inbox - manage all incoming production orders, classify each one, and route it to the right stream without delay.
• Build and run the schedule - develop a fully functioning multi-layered production schedule in JIWA across all production streams.
• Coordinate across the team - work daily with the Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, Workshop Supervisor, Warehouse, and Purchasing Officer to keep jobs moving.
• Manage priorities - make the call on what goes first when resources are constrained; challenge due dates that aren't achievable.
• Track external contractors - know where every outsourced job is and chase anything overdue.
• Protect the customer - flag delivery risks before they become problems and chase early.

Skills

Production planning

Schedule from scratch

Resource capacity planning

Reading manufacturing orders

ERP experience

Data-driven

On-floor presence

Direct communication

Tools

JIWA

Job description

As Production Planner, you'll own every order from the moment it arrives to the moment it hits the floor. You'll be the first dedicated resource in our Production Control function - classifying, routing, scheduling, and tracking every job across our machine shop, new builds, and repairs streams. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll be building the processes, systems, and schedule structure the business needs to operate at its best.

Key responsibilities

• Own the inbox - manage all incoming production orders, classify each one, and route it to the right stream without delay
• Build and run the schedule - develop a fully functioning multi-layered production schedule in JIWA across all production streams
• Coordinate across the team - work daily with the Production Coordinator, Production Engineer, Workshop Supervisor, Warehouse, and Purchasing Officer to keep jobs moving
• Manage priorities - make the call on what goes first when resources are constrained; challenge due dates that aren't achievable
• Track external contractors - know where every outsourced job is and chase anything overdue
• Protect the customer - flag delivery risks before they become problems and chase early

About you

• 5+ years in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience building a production schedule from scratch - not just maintaining one
• Strong understanding of resource and capacity planning across multiple streams
• Ability to read, interpret, and classify raw manufacturing orders
• ERP experience in a manufacturing module (JIWA a bonus; any manufacturing ERP considered)
• Comfortable operating with imperfect data in a build-phase environment
• Practical understanding of machining, fabrication, or valve manufacturing
• Self-directed, methodical, and calm when the schedule gets disrupted
• Comfortable on the floor, not just behind a desk
• Communicate directly and build systems that last rather than quick fixes

About us

Join a legacy of engineering excellence with over 130 years in the valve industry. Be part of a team where every day brings challenges, innovation, and opportunities to make a real impact. Work with a company that values Quality