Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Pivotal role with a highly successful Gold Coast Manufacturing businessSupport the implementation & maintenance of the MRP System in the businessJoin a progressive Company on a strategic growth phaseAbout the Role:Our client is a highly successful Gold Coast business that provides innovative and safe lifting solutions for heavy machinery in the mining industry. They have been in operation for over 50 years, developing a reputation for uncompromised quality, reliability, and design. Their products are locally manufactured and supplied to customers in Australia and throughout the world.The planning role is critical in the business and will require the successful individual to understand all facets of production planning in an engineering/manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will work closely with all areas of the business to understand processes, including typical usage, sales, orders, and inventory, and translate them into system requirements to ensure the flow of products through the Customer Delivery process is achieved.You will be responsible for creating a production plan for all products, including the procurement of necessary materials and establishing the necessary workflow to ensure you meet company goals relating to quality, delivery, and costs. Experience in steel fabrication and manufacturing is essential, along with strong ERP/MRP system compliance and/or development.Benefits:Pivotal role with a highly successful Gold Coast businessBe proud to be part of an "Australian Made" CompanyNewly created hands-on role, utilising your technical, trade & ERP/MRP systems skills and experienceDuties:Collaborate with all business units to gather and document business requirements for MRP system enhancementsUtilise sales data, forecasts, production history, and other information to develop production planning schedulesAssist in the configuration and customisation of MRP modules to meet business needsEnsure accurate Bill of Materials is set up for all products & aligned with drawings and inventory specificationsEnsure inventory system and master data is set up and reflective of stock on handDevelop production planning tools and checks to ensure seamless manufacturing processesPlan & Project Manage scheduled work in conjunction with the Operations Team LeadersMonitor, identify and anticipate critical activities and bottlenecksGenerate purchase orders for raw materialsCoordinate supplier and contractor relationshipsSkills and Experience:Relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or Trade QualificationUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and how they integrate with ERP/MRP systemsExperienced in fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly activitiesAbility to interpret technical drawings, plans, and specificationsStrong production planning/scheduling experienceDemonstrated experience in developing and maintaining ERP/MRP systemsAbility to work collaboratively in a small team environmentExperience with managing Inventory and Bills of MaterialStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlinesStrong Safety focus with a preventative proactive approach and the ability to manage any OH&S issues to resolutionMUST be a Resident or Citizen of AustraliaHow to apply:All applications are to be submitted online – click APPLY. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so apply today! Please note only candidates that meet our client's selection criteria will be contacted.Job ID: LBLB13133/1.0#J-18808-Ljbffr