Planning Supervisor

Posted Date: 12 Dec 2024
- Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

**For more than 25 years WesTrac has set the benchmark in equipment management solutions, providing customers across Western Australia, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. As one of the largest authorised Cat equipment dealers in the world, WesTrac provides customer with a wide range of machinery and construction equipment as well as comprehensive whole-of-life management solutions. With more than 3,300 staff and 190 apprentices, WesTrac is dedicated to creating and delivering outstanding value for our employees. Let’s do the Work.**

**About the role**

Due to internal growth and expansion, our Component Rebuilds Centre (CRC) here onsite at Tomago has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Supervisor to join their team. Mentor and guide a team of 3 highly skilled Planners this role will report to the CRC Branch Manager and will primarily be responsible for the forecast and planning of the CRC Department to internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will use proactive methods of data collection, evaluation and tracking to oversee all planning activities in line with resources and agreed timelines. The role supports the branch manager, workshop supervisors and planners through scheduling and demand planning reports to ensure peaks and troughs can be managed effectively.

In addition, this role will facilitate better planning, resource allocation, velocity and reduced cost while having a positive impact on customer satisfaction.

**Skills & Experience**
- Production Planning experience within a similar environment.
- Experience in nurturing leadership and fostering a cohesive team united by a shared vision.
- Mechanical Trade Qualification coupled with post-trade experience would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated knowledge in working and understanding Equipment Maintenance and Planning/Scheduling concepts.
- High level of initiative and problem-solving skills with the ability and drive to follow through with required actions.
- Formal planning and logistics qualifications.
- Caterpillar Experience will be highly regarded.

**Why Join WesTrac?**

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

- Competitive package + annual remuneration and performance review
- Flexi Time opt-in - accrue additional days off
- Uniforms laundered on site
- Program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leases
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Employee Wellness Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage + 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers
- On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote job number #3411.

**Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.**

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.