Production Planner

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Colac, Victoria invites applications for a Production Planner to join the Supply Chain team on a full-time basis. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and handle day-to-day production planning while liaising with multiple departments at the Colac site.

The role offers a path to backfill the Supply Chain Manager and develop further skills, with training provided. Applicants should have strong Excel and planning abilities and a commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Excel competency.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well established organisation, planning and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A willingness to undertake further training.
• A strong attitude towards health, safety & wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Update and communicate relevant production and stock movements
• Monitor and track operational activity to ensure adherence to the Sales and operational plan.
• Monitor and control stock movements across the Colac site and travel to manage storage facilities.
• Responsible for Production, Inventory and TimberSmart reconciliations
• Conduct and reconcile quarterly stocktakes
• Monitor and action plans for aged stock
• Identify opportunities for increased uptime, recovery, quality, and value
• Update production reports and distribute to the relevant stakeholders

Skills

Excel

Typing

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are offering an opportunity for an energetic and self motivated person to join the Supply Chain team in a full-time position.

Working alongside and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day production planning and liaising with a number of departments across the Colac site. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate that has previous experience in this type of position or is looking at developing further skills and knowledge.

The Production Planner will be responsible for tasks including:

• Update and communicate relevant production and stock movements
• Monitor and track operational activity to ensure adherence to the Sales and operational plan.
• Monitor and control stock movements across the Colac site and travel to manage storage facilities.
• Responsible for Production, Inventory and TimberSmart reconciliations
• Conduct and reconcile quarterly stocktakes
• Monitor and action plans for aged stock
• Identify opportunities for increased uptime, recovery, quality, and value
• Update production reports and distribute to the relevant stakeholders

This role should be viewed as a long term career opportunity which will not be limited to the tasks above. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, as well as the development opportunity to backfill the existing Supply Chain Manager when on leave.

To be successful in this exciting opportunity you will have:

• Excellent computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Excel competency
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Well established organisation, planning and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A willingness to undertake further training
• A strong attitude towards health, safety & wellbeing

Applications Close: 23rd October 2026

Note: Pre-employment tests will be required.