Production Planner/Scheduler

VESUVIUS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VESUVIUS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler for our Port Kembla facility. This full-time role focuses on optimising manufacturing operations, coordinating production activities, and liaising across sales, operations and supply chain to meet customer demands.

You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and drive improvements in scheduling efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling in manufacturing
• Proficiency with planning software/ERP
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication across departments

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to optimise resource use and meet delivery targets
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changes in demand or capacity
• Coordinate with sales, operations and supply chain to align priorities
• Analyse capacity and identify scheduling improvements
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability
• Track KPIs on delivery, efficiency and adherence to plans
• Prepare production reports and forecasts for management
• Maintain data accuracy in scheduling systems
• Respond to urgent requests and implement contingency plans

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

VESUVIUS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED – Kembla NSW

VESUVIUS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team at our Port Kembla facility. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in optimising our manufacturing operations and ensuring efficient production scheduling. As Production Planner/Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating production activities, managing schedules, and liaising between sales, operations, and supply chain teams to meet customer demands whilst maintaining operational excellence. This role is essential to the success of our manufacturing facility and directly impacts our ability to deliver products on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that optimise resource allocation and meet customer delivery requirements
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required to respond to operational challenges or changes in demand
• Liaise with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on production priorities and delivery commitments
• Analyse production capacity and identify opportunities for improvement in scheduling efficiency
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability supports planned production schedules
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to on-time delivery, production efficiency, and schedule adherence
• Prepare production reports and forecasts for management review
• Manage production planning systems and maintain accurate data within scheduling software
• Respond to urgent production requests and implement contingency plans when necessary

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy industrial or process manufacturing
• Strong proficiency with production planning software and systems; experience with ERP systems is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production capacity constraints, and resource management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related discipline or equilvalent experience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including potential shift work requirements as needed by the business
• Strong customer focus and commitment to meeting delivery commitments