Production Scheduler / Coordinator (Manufacturing & Production)

An established engineering and manufacturing business based on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

They design and build special purpose equipment used across a range of mission critical sectors, Defence, data centres, large manufacturing plants.

This job is perfect for a well-organised administrator, coordinator, planner or scheduler with 5+ years behind them wanting to start a current role with real growth. Applicants from manufacturing, construction or project admin will be favoured. You don't need to be a trade or engineering expert, you need to be organised, well spoken, flexible and quick to learn. They'll coach and train you on the rest.

What You'll Be Doing

- Production Scheduling: Assist with the master production schedule to meet delivery dates
- Job Sequencing: Sequence jobs based on machine, material, and labour availability
- Adapting to Change: Re-sequence work quickly when supply delays or variations happen
- Shortage Control: Track long-lead parts and flag shortages before they stop the floor
- Milestones:



Track key milestones for deliveries and attend weekly production meetings
- Engineering Liaison: Coordinate with engineering teams to keep production on track
- Admin Support: Raise works orders, maintain shop paperwork, and book inspection/dispatch slots
- Floor Check-Ins: Spend about 10% of your time on the factory floor checking progress with leading hands (the other 90% is office-based).

What You'll Bring:

- Experience: 5+ years in administration, coordination, planning, or scheduling.
- Tech Skills: Strong Excel skills. ERP/MRP experience is a bonus (training provided).
- Traits: Well-organised, a clear communicator, and highly adaptable.
- Communication: Comfortable collaborating directly with tradespeople on the floor.

What’s In It For You:

- Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 base, depending on experience.
- Work-Life Balance: 4.5-day week (7:00 am – 3:00 pm, with a half-day Friday).
- Career Growth: Real opportunities to scale your role as the business expands.

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📌 Production Scheduler / Coordinator (Manufacturing & Production) (Sydney)
🏢 Next Day Recruitment
📍 Sydney