Production Scheduling Coordinator

James Hardie; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Product discounts

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Volunteer days

Rewards and recognition program

Fitness Passport Program

Online shopping discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

James Hardie Industries is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to join our ANZ team in Ipswich, Queensland. You will maintain production schedules, coordinate across production, maintenance, supply chain, and sales teams, and ensure data accuracy in SAP and other systems.

This fixed-term role runs for 12-18 months and emphasizes safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a qualification in business or supply chain and experience in manufacturing planning or ERP systems,

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience in production planning, inventory control or manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, maintenance and communication of production schedules to meet customer demand and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Sales teams to communicate schedule changes and coordinate planning activities.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and planning data within SAP and other systems, ensuring reporting accuracy and data integrity.
• Monitor schedule adherence, inventory levels and stock availability, escalating potential risks or issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare production, inventory, and performance reports, providing timely information to support operational decision-making.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Coordination across stakeholders

Safety mindset

Education

Business/Supply Chain/Engineering qualification

Training in production planning/ERP

Tools

SAP

Job description

James Hardie Industries is the world's #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of "Zero Harm" and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the ANZ Planning Manager, this role will support the production planning process by maintaining production schedules, coordinating production and inventory activities, and ensuring accurate system data and reporting.

As a Production Scheduling Coordinator, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Distribution and Sales teams to help facilitate efficient operations, inventory accuracy and on-time customer delivery.

This is a full-time fixed-term opportunity for 12-18 months.

What You’ll Do

• Support the preparation, maintenance and communication of production schedules to meet customer demand and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Sales teams to communicate schedule changes and coordinate planning activities.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and planning data within SAP and other systems, ensuring reporting accuracy and data integrity.
• Monitor schedule adherence, inventory levels and stock availability, escalating potential risks or issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare production, inventory, and performance reports, providing timely information to support operational decision-making.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Certificate, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant training in production planning, inventory management, ERP systems or business administration will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a production support, planning coordination, administration, inventory control or manufacturing support role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills and experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience maintaining records, reports and operational data with high attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

Working @ James Hardie

At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It’s Possible with James Hardie