Production Planner
Core
Coordinate production schedules, manage work-in-progress (WIP), control workshop backlog, and source parts to ensure maintenance, repair, overhaul, and rebuild projects are delivered safely and on time.
Role type
Production Planner (Workshop Operations)
Builds
Maintenance, repair, overhaul, and rebuild projects for heavy vehicles, mining, and industrial equipment
Domain
Mining and industrial equipment maintenance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
production planning, maintenance planning, workshop coordination, WIP management, resource planning, ERP/CMMS systems, parts sourcing, supplier coordination, job milestone tracking, BOM preparation
Preferred skills
heavy vehicle maintenance, mining operations, earthmoving fleet maintenance, manufacturing, industrial services
Responsibilities
Develop and manage workshop production schedules and resource plans; Monitor and control Work-in-Progress (WIP) to ensure on-time delivery; Manage workshop backlog and prioritise work based on customer and operational requirements; Source and procure parts, materials, and external services to support production activities; Coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times and expedite critical parts; Provide regular progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders; Track labour utilisation, job milestones, and workshop performance; Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives; Prepare job variations, quotations, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC