Production Planner

Leviat; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Safety-focused site culture

Continuous improvement initiatives

Job summary

Leviat, a global leader in lifting, insulating, and connecting technology for the construction industry, seeks a hands-on Production Planner in NSW to drive scheduling and keep operations moving smoothly. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate manufacturing activities to balance demand, capacity, and material availability on the shop floor.

Reporting to the Production Manager NSW, you will monitor performance, adjust plans quickly, and collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and maintenance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning and line balancing.
• Hands-on with ability to engage shop floor teams and build relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools, plus strong Excel data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules aligned with customer orders, forecasts, and site capacity.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and team leaders to ensure schedule execution on the shop floor.
• Monitor real-time production performance and adjust plans for breakdowns, labour constraints, or priority shifts.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, packaging, and components through procurement and warehouse liaising.
• Maintain and update production orders and tracking data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste and improve line balance and capacity utilization.
• Participate in daily production meetings with maintenance, supply chain, and logistics.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

About the Company

Leviat is a global leader in lifting, insulating, and connecting technology for the construction industry. We provide innovative, high-quality engineering solutions that shape the built environment. In our fast-paced manufacturing facility in NSW, we focus on safe, efficient, and high-volume production. We are looking for an energetic, hands-on Production Planner to drive our scheduling and keep our operations moving smoothly.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Production Manager NSW, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure maximum efficiency and on-time delivery. This is a highly visible, dynamic role on the shop floor. You will balance customer demand, site capacity, and material availability to minimise downtime and optimise workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules aligned with customer orders, forecasts, and site capacity.

Coordinate closely with production supervisors and team leaders to ensure effective schedule execution on the shop floor.

Monitor real-time production performance, adjusting plans quickly for machine breakdowns, labour constraints, or shifting priorities.

Ensure availability of raw materials, packaging, and components by liaising with procurement and warehouse teams.

Maintain and update production orders and tracking data accurately within the ERP/MRP system.

Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve line balancing and capacity utilisation.

Participate in daily production meetings, collaborating with maintenance, supply chain, and logistics.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong practical understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and line balancing.

Hands-on approach with a proven ability to engage directly and build strong relationships with shop floor teams.

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling tools, and strong Excel data analysis capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work across all levels of the business.

Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, logical decisions under pressure.

A strong continuous improvement mindset focused on reducing lead times and waste.

What We Offer

A key operational role within a global, market-leading organisation.

A collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused site culture.

Opportunities to drive tangible continuous improvement initiatives.