Production Planning Lead

Hanwha Defence Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Production Planning Lead for Melbourne-based manufacturing programs. You will develop, coordinate and optimise daily planning activities to support short and medium-term production priorities.

You will liaise with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Production, Engineering, Quality and Paint operations to maintain a balanced plan, identify risks and bottlenecks early, and drive proactive solutions to keep objectives on track.

Qualifications

• Strategic planner with experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and optimise daily planning activities to support short and medium-term production schedules.
• Act as the key link between Supply Chain, Warehouse, Production, Engineering, Quality and Paint operations to maintain a balanced and achievable production plan.
• Identify risks, constraints and bottlenecks early and drive proactive solutions to keep production objectives on track.

Skills

Strategic planning

Production scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Production Planning Lead to play a critical role in delivering complex manufacturing programs within Australia’s growing defence industry. This leadership position is responsible for driving production planning excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.

If you’re a strategic planner who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys solving complex operational challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Production Planning Lead , you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and optimising daily planning activities that support both short and medium-term production schedules. Acting as the key link between Supply Chain, Warehouse, Production, Engineering, Quality and Paint operations, you will ensure the business maintains a balanced and achievable production plan.

This role is critical in identifying risks, constraints and bottlenecks early, driving proactive solutions, and ensuring production objectives remain on track.

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