▷ Only 24h Left Manufacturing Published: 2025-11-05 Production Planner

About the opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our high-performing team at our workshop in Kewdale.

In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating production activities within our busy workshop. From scheduling jobs and allocating resources to collaborating with technicians, supervisors, and procurement teams - you’ll be at the heart of ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations. You’ll also play an active role in identifying opportunities to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is primarily office-based, but you'll need to be hands‑on - regularly engaging with workshop operations. You'll also occasionally visit customer and supplier sites, including mine sites and industrial environments, which means adhering to safety protocols and PPE requirements. Flexibility and adaptability are key as you support a range of operational needs across varied locations.

Key responsibilities

- Developing and managing detailed production plans and schedules

- Monitoring job progress and coordinating workshop activities

- Ensuring timely procurement of materials and contractor engagement

- Maintaining accurate records and visual management systems

- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency

- Contributing to a strong safety culture and organisational compliance

About you

- Experience in workshop planning, scheduling, or coordination

- Solid understanding of maintenance workflows and inventory control

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and planning tools

- Strong communication and time management skills

- A proactive, customer‑focused mindset

- Relevant trade or engineering qualification

- Experience with Maximo or similar ERP systems

- Exposure to underground mining equipment and workshop operations

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment medical.

What we offer

- Superannuation contributions, at industry standard.

- Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.

- Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral

- Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.

- Company‑funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.

- Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.

- Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.

- Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.

- Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week with flexible start and finish times

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers’ success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net‑zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Zelda Fowkes, Zelda.fowkes@sandvik.com

Applications close: 19 November 2025, or prior if ideal candidate selected.

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