About Us

Speedpanel is a leading Australian manufacturer of innovative fire-rated and acoustic wall systems, proudly supplying major construction projects nationwide. If you're driven to make a real impact and want to grow with a company that values quality, collaboration, and environmental responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Production Planning Assistant to join our team and support our Production Manager in coordinating daily production schedules. This is a junior role with full training provided, ideal for someone looking to start or grow a career in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.

You’ll work closely with Production, Customer Service, Inventory, and Warehouse teams to help ensure customer orders are produced and dispatched on time while supporting smooth and efficient production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production planning activities to ensure customer orders are completed on time and internal KPIs are met.

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and adjusting production schedules based on plant capacity, resource availability, and product specifications.

• Coordinate job sequencing and production timeframes to meet customer dispatch deadlines.

• Review production schedules and job requirements to ensure planned deadlines are achieved.

• Communicate scheduling updates, constraints, and dispatch commitments with Customer Service, Production, Inventory, and Warehouse teams.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments to maintain efficient workflow and respond quickly to changes.

• Help resolve production planning issues and escalate complex matters to the Production Manager or Operations Manager when required.

• Prepare and maintain production status updates and planning reports.

• Maintain accurate planning and production documentation in line with company standards and timelines.

• Provide general administrative and reporting support to the Production Manager and production team.

Why Join Us?

• Join a company that genuinely values people, safety, innovation, and quality

• Junior entry-level position with full training.

• Opportunity to gain experience in production planning and manufacturing.

• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

• Enjoy onsite parking, modern facilities, and an extra day off each year.

• Employee well-being and rewards programs, which includes access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flare Rewards and Employee Share Plan.

If you have:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

• Have a keen interest in Manufacturing and Operations

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Able to work with a diverse team environment.

We would love to hear from you!

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Please note that agency referrals are not being considered at this stage.

Eligibility:

As part of our commitment to safety and compliance, candidates are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, verification of legal right to work in Australia, and possession of a valid National Police Clearance.