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 new 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:

Solid 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