Production Planner

Responsible for building and managing production planning in this innovative manufacturing concern. Keen to join a business where people are genuinely looked after and treated like family? We’re working with a well-established, highly respected manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, quality products, and top-tier customer service—much of it exported globally.\n
\nThis is a newly created role , so it’s a great opportunity to really make your mark—putting planning systems and processes in place and helping shape how production runs moving forward.\n

\n About the Role \n
\nYou’ll be responsible for building and managing production schedules that keep everything ticking—delivering orders on time and in full , while balancing labour, materials, and machine capacity.\n
\nIt’s a hands-on role in a heavy steel / fabrication environment , where you’ll need to stay agile—juggling project work, high and low volume production, and adjusting plans on the fly when things change.\n

\n What You’ll Bring \n
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• 3 years experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment
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• Exposure to steel, fabrication, or heavy industry (a big plus)
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• Understanding of export environments (ideal, not essential)
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• A proactive mindset – someone who enjoys building and improving processes
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• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with lots of moving parts
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• Confidence adjusting plans and problem-solving on the go
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• Must have full NZ working rights
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What’s in it for You \n
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• Join a business with a fantastic reputation and long-standing success
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• Supportive, down-to-earth team that genuinely cares
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• Opportunity to shape the role and make it your own
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• Work on great products with global reach
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If you like being in the thick of things and enjoy bringing structure to a busy production environment, this could be a great next step.\n
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat: Natalie Lotter – /