Planning and Scheduling Manager (Manufacturing and Service)

Location: sydney
Job Type: permanent
Salary: $110000 - $120000 per annum
Contact: Orrin Huang
About the Company
One of the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of braking systems and safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. The facility here in Western Sydney manufactures and services various components, providing essential support to ensure safety and reliability across the rail sector. 
In Australia, the business has 500+ headcount. 

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager to take ownership in developing, implementing and driving all the production planning and scheduling activities. This is a relatively new function in this organisation so there will be an element of developing the tools and frameworks, which are currently still in their infancy, to improve visibility and streamline processes. This role requires someone with a strong skillset working Excel, as you will need to develop supplementary tools. This business does utilise SAP as well so having an understanding of working with a large ERP system will be beneficial. The long-term vision will be to transition the planning and scheduling processes to a more robust digital platform. 

You will work closely with our Manufacturing and Service Managers, providing leadership and expertise in daily production planning and capacity management. 

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive planning and scheduling framework to support operational and strategic goals.
  • Continuously review and enhance planning processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness within the team and across the organization.
  • Lead daily production meetings, providing clear communication and direction to Manufacturing & Service Managers and Supervisors.
  • Manage the release and dispatch of orders, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including sales and quality teams, to align the planning function with business needs.
  • Monitor service and production orders, ensuring accuracy and timely closure.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing planning and scheduling team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Skills and Experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a planning and scheduling role, ideally within a servicing or manufacturing type of environment. 
  • Previous experience building processes and tools from the ground up will be highly regarded. 
  • Exposure to working with a large ERP system similar to SAP.
  • Strong proficiency with Excel and knowledge of how to build up Excel tools used for planning and scheduling. 
  • Ability to lead production meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role please apply through this job ad. If you have any specific questions feel free to email me at orrinh@sde.com.au or connect in with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinhuang/
 
For a confidential career discussion call me on 0483 926 237.

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