Production Planner

ARC - The Australian Reinforcing Company; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health cover at discounted rates

Everyday savings discounts

Onsite parking

Team BBQs

Job summary

ARC - The Australian Reinforcing Company in Queanbeyan is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and monitor production planning across the branch. You will manage the flow of incoming work, allocate orders across available machine capacity and ensure production requirements meet safety, quality and customer timescales.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will work with scheduling teams, engineers and customers to respond to changing priorities, escalate risks early and support reliable

Qualifications

• Some production planning experience in manufacturing.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with customers and teams.
• Safety-focused; commitment to quality and compliance.
• Proficient with MS Office and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production work across machines per customer requirements.
• Manage and allocate orders, adjust daily production runs.
• Provide updates on scheduling commitments at meetings.
• Monitor incoming work and capacity to maintain a feasible plan.
• Track production output against plan with time and accuracy.
• Ensure drawings and documents are attached before work release.
• Identify and communicate delays and risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with schedulers, engineers, customers and production teams.
• Maintain a strong safety, quality and customer service focus.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

MS Office

Planning software

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 performance across our Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) business.

Reporting to the Branch Manager and based at our Queanbeyan site, you will coordinate and monitor production planning across the branch. You will manage the flow of incoming work, allocate orders across available machine capacity and ensure production requirements are completed safely, accurately and within customer timeframes.

Working closely with scheduling teams, engineers, customers and production personnel, you will balance priorities, respond to changing requirements and escalates production risks early to support reliable delivery and strong customer service.

The working hours of this role will be Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, with some flexibility when required.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and coordinate production work across machines in line with customer requirements and production capacity
• Manage and allocate orders for production, adjusting daily production runs as priorities change
• Provide clear updates on scheduling commitments at production and planning meetings
• Monitor incoming work, manufacturing requirements and machine capacity to maintain an achievable production plan
• Monitor and report production output against plan, including time, accuracy and completion
• Ensure required drawings and documents are attached to schedules before work is released to production
• Identify and communicate production setbacks, delays and risks to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with schedulers, engineers, customers and production teams to keep work on track
• Always demonstrate a high commitment to safety, quality and customer service

You will be rewarded with:

• A supportive, team-focused culture with monthly team BBQs, onsite parking and a collaborative working environment
• Training, support and autonomy to shape the role, expand your skills and grow your career
• Clear career progression opportunities within a safety-first business

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:

• Some experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing planning or a related environment
• Strong planning, organisational, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify and elevate issues early
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach
• A Safety First mindset and commitment to quality and compliance
• Computer literacy, including confidence using MS Office and learning planning systems

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

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

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