Posted: 25/08/2026Closing Date: 27/09/2026Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Category: OperationsAbout UsLevett Engineering are a high-performance precision machining business supplying complex components and assemblies into aerospace and defence programs.
This is not a clerical scheduling role—this is about owning flow across a multi-machine CNC workplace and delivering on time, every time.Levett Engineering is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company.
It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment.
ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering and Quickstep.Job DescriptionThe role:You'll take control of production planning and scheduling across turning, milling, and finishing work centres in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
You'll balance capacity, manage constraints, and ensure jobs move through the factory efficiently and predictably.Creating and maintaining afinite production scheduleacross multiple CNC work centresManagingcapacity vs demand, identifying bottlenecks, and driving solutionsReleasing and prioritising work to maintainon-time delivery (OTD)Working closely with projects, operations, quality, and leadership to align production with customer commitmentsMonitoring WIP and adjusting schedules in real time based on constraintsDriving continuous improvement in planning accuracy, lead times, and flowWhat we're looking for:Proven experience inproduction planning/scheduling within precision machining or manufacturingStrong understanding ofCNC environments, routing, setup times,



and capacity constraintsExperience withERP/MRP systems(APS experience highly regarded)Ability to make decisions under pressure andown delivery outcomesCommercial awareness—understanding the impact of planning decisions on cost and performanceAerospace, defence, or AS**** experience is highly regardedSkills & Experience:Proven experience inproduction planning/scheduling within precision machining or manufacturingStrong understanding ofCNC environments, routing, setup times, and capacity constraintsExperience withERP/MRP systems(APS experience highly regarded)Ability to make decisions under pressure andown delivery outcomesCommercial awareness—understanding the impact of planning decisions on cost and performanceAerospace, defence, or AS**** experience is highly regardedWhat sets this role apart:You'll havereal ownership, not just data entryDirect impact on delivery performance and customer satisfactionWork in a technically advanced, high-spec manufacturing environmentOpportunity to shape and improve how planning is doneThis role is not for you if:You're looking for a purely administrative scheduling roleYou're not comfortable making decisions and being accountable for outcomesAdditional Requirements:Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check , obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance , and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.For more information on Levett Engineering, visitour website note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from
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📌 Production Planner / Scheduler – Precision Machining (Aerospace) (South Australia)
🏢 TAE Aerospace group
📍 South Australia