Scheduler and Planner

Fleetwood; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite physio and wellness programs

Novated Leasing options

Job summary

Fleetwood Australia seeks an experienced Scheduler & Planner to lead manufacturing planning across its Victorian modular operations. You will develop schedules, capacity forecasts and labour plans working with Manufacturing, Procurement, Design, Construction and Projects teams.

You will shape scheduling processes, drive data accuracy and provide insights to improve throughput and delivery timelines in a dynamic transformation first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Planner, Scheduler, Production Planner or similar role.
• Strong experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, capacity planning and forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including forecasting, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP or scheduling systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules across Fleetwood's Victorian manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain capacity plans that provide visibility of current workload, future demand and resource requirements.
• Develop labour, resource and production forecasts to support operational and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate production, procurement and scheduling data to support decision-making and business reporting.
• Conduct regular factory engagement, yard walks and stakeholder meetings to monitor production progress and update schedules.
• Produce yard maps and capacity forecasts to identify production constraints, overlap risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Create and update floor delivery, sequencing and production schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction and Project teams to reflect priorities and changing needs.
• Establish baseline production metrics and benchmark project performance to identify efficiency improvements.
• Support tendering activities by providing planning input for future projects.
• Monitor production performance against schedules and communicate risks and constraints.
• Develop forecasting models for labour, yard utilisation, capacity planning and project timelines.
• Provide planning insights for staffing, procurement and capacity decisions.
• Contribute to improvement of Fleetwood's planning, scheduling and reporting systems.
• Maintain documentation, reporting and administrative records.

Skills

Planner/Scheduler experience

Manufacturing planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Scheduler & Planner to join Fleetwood's Manufacturing team and play a critical role in planning, coordinating and optimising production across our Victorian modular building operations.

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing schedules, capacity plans and resource forecasts that provide visibility across Fleetwood's Victorian manufacturing facilities. Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Design, Construction and Project teams, you'll help ensure the business has the information and insight needed to effectively manage production capacity, labour requirements and future project demand.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and mature Fleetwood's planning and scheduling capability, influence how manufacturing capacity is managed, and contribute to the development of future scheduling systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who combines strong manufacturing planning expertise with exceptional analytical skills, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement capability. You'll be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and where your ability to turn complex information into practical schedules and forecasts will have a direct impact on business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules across Fleetwood's Victorian manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain capacity plans that provide visibility of current workload, future demand and manufacturing resource requirements.
• Develop labour, resource and production forecasts to support operational and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate production, procurement and scheduling data to support decision‑making and business reporting.
• Conduct regular factory engagement, yard walks and stakeholder meetings to monitor production progress and update schedules.
• Produce yard maps and capacity forecasts to identify production constraints, overlap risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Create, update and maintain floor delivery, sequencing and production schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction and Project teams to ensure schedules accurately reflect operational priorities and changing business needs.
• Establish baseline production metrics and benchmark project performance to identify efficiency improvements and opportunities to increase throughput.
• Support tendering activities by providing manufacturing planning and scheduling input for future projects.
• Monitor production performance against planned schedules and proactively communicate risks, delays and resource constraints.
• Develop forecasting models for labour requirements, yard utilisation, capacity planning and project delivery timelines.
• Provide planning insights that support decisions relating to staffing, procurement, manufacturing capacity and future project commitments.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Fleetwood's planning, scheduling and reporting systems, processes and tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and administrative records in line with business requirements.

We're seeking an experienced Scheduler & Planner to join Fleetwood's Manufacturing team and play a critical role in planning, coordinating and optimising production across our Victorian modular building operations.

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing schedules, capacity plans and resource forecasts that provide visibility across Fleetwood's Victorian manufacturing facilities. Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Design, Construction and Project teams, you'll help ensure the business has the information and insight needed to effectively manage production capacity, labour requirements and future project demand.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and mature Fleetwood's planning and scheduling capability, influence how manufacturing capacity is managed, and contribute to the development of future scheduling systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who combines strong manufacturing planning expertise with exceptional analytical skills, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement capability. You'll be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and where your ability to turn complex information into practical schedules and forecasts will have a direct impact on business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules across Fleetwood's Victorian manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain capacity plans that provide visibility of current workload, future demand and manufacturing resource requirements.
• Develop labour, resource and production forecasts to support operational and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate production, procurement and scheduling data to support decision‑making and business reporting.
• Conduct regular factory engagement, yard walks and stakeholder meetings to monitor production progress and update schedules.
• Produce yard maps and capacity forecasts to identify production constraints, overlap risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Create, update and maintain floor delivery, sequencing and production schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction and Project teams to ensure schedules accurately reflect operational priorities and changing business needs.
• Establish baseline production metrics and benchmark project performance to identify efficiency improvements and opportunities to increase throughput.
• Support tendering activities by providing manufacturing planning and scheduling input for future projects.
• Monitor production performance against planned schedules and proactively communicate risks, delays and resource constraints.
• Develop forecasting models for labour requirements, yard utilisation, capacity planning and project delivery timelines.
• Provide planning insights that support decisions relating to staffing, procurement, manufacturing capacity and future project commitments.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Fleetwood's planning, scheduling and reporting systems, processes and tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and administrative records in line with business requirements.

About You

• Proven experience in a Planner, Scheduler, Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner or similar role.
• Strong experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, capacity planning and forecasting.
• Experience within modular construction, off‑site manufacturing, building products, steel fabrication, construction manufacturing or similar environments will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex production schedules involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including forecasting, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP, manufacturing planning or scheduling systems will be highly regarded.
• Understanding of procurement, production workflows and manufacturing resource planning principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and engaging directly with production teams to validate schedules and planning assumptions.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced environment undergoing change and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the modular construction, manufacturing or building industries will be highly regarded.

Why Fleetwood?

• Play a key role in shaping and developing Fleetwood's manufacturing planning capability.
• Join a business undergoing significant transformation and operational growth.
• Influence how manufacturing capacity, forecasting and resource planning are managed across Fleetwood's Victorian operations.
• Work closely with experienced leaders across Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction and Operations.
• Opportunity to build and improve systems, processes and planning frameworks that support long‑term business success.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Join an ASX‑listed organisation with a strong national footprint.
• Career development opportunities across multiple business units and regions.
• Stay healthy with onsite physio and wellness programs.
• Novated Leasing options.
• Join a values‑driven business focused on Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Safe Together and Innovation.

About the Company

Fleetwood Australia is leading a construction revolution, redefining the Australian market through the transformative power of modular building. With more than 60 years of experience and a national presence, we are enhancing community wellbeing and setting new benchmarks across key sectors including education, social housing, health, aged care, defence and government projects.

Our vision is to create places where people thrive, and our purpose is to lead the reimagining of sustainable spaces. We're currently undergoing significant business transformation, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to help shape the future of the organisation.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work, and we're committed to creating a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment where our people can thrive.