SpanSet is a global pioneer in industrial and commercial height safety, lifting, and load restraint solutions. Our Australian purpose-built manufacturing facility located in Emu Plains, combines locally manufactured products with globally sourced raw materials and finished goods, so as to deliver both tailored solutions and internationally proven products to customers across multiple industries.
We have an chance for a Production Planner to join our Manufacturing team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating manufacturing administration, preparing production documentation and supporting efficient workflow across quality, purchasing, technical, warehousing and customer service.
You will be based on the shop floor as you will be working closely with the Production Supervisor to monitor production progress and adjust schedules where required to support on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and update daily, weekly and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, capacity and operational priorities.
Coordinate workflow between departments to ensure production requirements are met.
Assist with capacity planning and workload balancing activities.
Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages and production constraints and communicate these to relevant stakeholders.
Prepare and distribute production schedules and production priority reports.
Prepare and issue daily production paperwork, manufacturing documentation and production packs required for manufacturing activities.
Create, process and maintain production orders within the ERP system and assist with system improvements and process standardisation initiatives.
Prepare and maintain weekly workforce attendance reports to support payroll processing and workforce reporting.
Maintain production records, reports and manufacturing documentation.
Coordinate and administer daily production meetings,



prepare and distribute meeting minutes
Support communication between departments regarding quality assurance, production priorities, delivery commitments and operational requirements.
Liaise with Production, Quality and Warehouse personnel to resolve documentation discrepancies and outstanding requirements.
Prepare manufacturing KPI reports and operational performance data.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated successful track record in:
Production Planning or Scheduling role in a manufacturing environment (Minimum 2-5 years' experience)
Proven ability to balance customer demand with quality, capacity, labour, materials, and equipment
Ability to co-ordinate multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment; and
Organisational and systems capabilities to prepare reports, documentation and production-related records
We are seeking someone who has:
Relevant tertiary qualification/s, minimum Certificate IV in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Strong organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyse information and identify scheduling, material or workflow issues.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency working with ERP/MRP systems - experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central highly regarded but not essential.
This is a professional role where you can make a difference. SpanSet is a stable, growing manufacturing and RTO business with a strong market reputation and a diverse team culture. The work site is a modern clean facility with onsite parking.
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📌 Production Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Spanset Australia
📍 Sydney