Production and Logistics Coordinator
A bit about the role:
Reporting to the Winemaker, you'll be responsible for coordinating production planning, inventory control, warehouse operations and logistics across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining production schedules aligned with sales forecasts, seasonal demand and production capacity.
Generate direct customer invoices through our ERP/accounting system, ensuring accurate stock allocation, inventory integrity and timely order fulfilment.
Coordinating bottling, packaging and dispatch activities to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
Managing inventory across bulk wine, dry goods, packaging, work-in-progress and finished goods.
Maintaining accurate stock records, inventory systems, traceability and documentation.
Coordinating regular stocktakes and inventory reconciliation.
Supporting warehouse operations, stock movements and product dispatch.
Working closely with freight providers and transport partners to deliver excellent customer service.
Monitoring production, inventory and logistics performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
Ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, workplace safety and industry standards.
Collaborating across departments to support production planning, vintage rollovers and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role can be FT or Part Time to allow some flexibility to suit the work/life requirements of the successful applicant.
The role is based in McLaren Vale.
A bit about you:
We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and takes pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard.
Ideally you'll bring:
Experience in production planning, inventory, logistics or warehouse coordination.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Solid attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Confidence using inventory, ERP or production management systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a mindset for continuous improvement.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.
Experience within wine, food manufacturing or FMCG will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
A bit about us:Est.
****, we're a family-owned and operated business, the estate is home to an award-winning Cellar Door, fine dining Restaurant and working winery and vineyards.
Following the recent acquisition of the iconic Fox Creek Wines,



the business now manages an even broader portfolio of premium wine brands.
All wine production is undertaken onsite, with the winery and offices surrounded by our estate vineyards.
Our winery and vineyards are certified sustainable, and we are committed to continually reducing our environmental footprint.
The Maxwell team has built a reputation for producing premium wines and meads, underpinned by a commitment to quality, innovation and continuous improvement at every stage of production.
Recently, Maxwell was named the a **** Halliday Wine Companion 5 Star Winery, a Global Winner of the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards in Bordeaux, our Restaurant was awarded South Australia's Restaurant of the Year **** by Gourmet Traveller, and we currently hold 4 Hats in the Australian Good Food Guide.
As our Production & Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a key role behind the scenes in ensuring our growing portfolio of Maxwell and Fox Creek wines, together with our award-winning meads, are produced, managed and delivered to the highest standard.
From production planning and inventory management to logistics and customer fulfilment, your work will directly support the quality, efficiency and reputation of our brands.
At Maxwell, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe exceptional results come from a team that is committed, accountable and genuinely cares about one another, our customers and the business.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in doing things properly the first time, embraces responsibility and approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
You'll be someone who works hard, earns trust through your actions and remains humble, respectful and approachable, regardless of the task at hand.
As a family-owned business, we value long-term relationships over short-term wins.
We encourage open communication, continuous improvement and the confidence to challenge ideas constructively when it leads to better outcomes.
We are equally committed to operating a sustainable business that protects our environment and community for future generations.
Safety,



wellbeing and responsible decision-making are fundamental to the way we work, both on the job and beyond it.
If you're someone who shares these values and wants to contribute to a business where people, quality and integrity matter, we'd love to hear from you.
MUST HAVES:
- Proven experience in production, inventory, warehouse or logistics coordination.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong computer skills, with experience using excel, ERP, inventory or accounting systems.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive improvements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and alignment with Maxwell's values of accountability, humility and continuous improvement.
- Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid Australian work visa.
NICE TO HAVES (one or combination of the below):
- Experience in the wine, food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing industry.
- Experience with production planning, inventory forecasting or supply chain coordination.
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one).
- Experience using MYOB, Xero or similar business management systems.
- Experience working with freight providers and transport logistics.
- An interest for food and wine
A competitive salary, relative to experience and agreed standard days, along with a wine allowance and other benefits will be offered to the right candidate.
This role is very important to the growth of the Maxwell business and maintaining relationships with our valuable Domestic, Export customers and Wine Club members.
With exposure to many aspects of the day to day operations the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop with the business.
Please apply through Seek including a cover letter and resume.
Please let us know any specifics in your cover letter such as;
Explain your skills and experience in the Wine industry making reference to any of the desired skillsets (As above)
What's your expected annual full time base salary excluding super?
If you are looking for FT or PT and if you are looking for certain flexible working arrangements, what flexibilities are you looking for?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Applications Close 3rd August unless the position is filled prior.

📌 Production And Logistics Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Maxwell Wines
📍 Adelaide