About the role

Ulterra is the largest pure-play, independent supplier of PDC drill bits to the oil and gas industry. Originally founded in 2005 and strategically headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Ulterra is the market share leader in North America and one of the fastest growing PDC drill bit companies in the world.

Join a fast-paced manufacturing setting as a Production Control Administrator where you will be responsible for the preparation and control of information relating to the operations department. Maintain document control and data entry for work orders, keep current work in process jobs up to date. Assist in keeping inventory locations current and accurate as well as provide administrative support to the operations manager. Provide guidance in processes to Production Control Administrators.

Education: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent secondary education qualification) is preferred.

Key responsibilities

- Create repair and new-build production orders, prepare job travelers, and distribute documentation to the production floor.
- Monitor and communicate work-in-process (WIP) priorities to ensure production schedules and customer delivery commitments are met.
- Issue and transact materials consumed against production orders within the ERP system, ensuring accurate inventory records.
- Review completed work orders and job travelers for accuracy and completeness before closing production orders in the ERP system.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory counts, working with the appropriate team members to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Monitor Kanban inventory levels and initiate material orders to maintain appropriate stock levels and support uninterrupted production.




- Receive incoming shipments, verify supporting documentation and quantities for accuracy, and complete goods receipt transactions within the ERP system.
- Maintain accurate inventory status and location records for company assets and materials as they are received, transferred, or shipped from the facility.
- Identify and communicate any quality, safety, or operational concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the sales team and third-party vendors to ensure customer requirements and Ulterra standards are consistently met.
- Support the Operations Manager with additional administrative and operational tasks as needed.

What we're looking for

- Minimum of one year of experience as a Production Control Administrator or in a similar manufacturing, production planning, or operations support role.
- Previous experience working within an ERP system, including production order processing and inventory transactions.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and support to other team members.

Additional Requirements

- Willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet production deadlines and operational requirements.
- Must maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to occasionally push, pull, or lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

📌 Production Control Lead (Mackay)
🏢 Ulterra Australia
📍 Mackay