Production Planner

About the role
UGL’s Manufacturing & Maintenance site based in Townsville is currently seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team. The role will be offered on a full time, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the role of Production Planner is responsible for issuing the production schedule, track and report production performance and ensure work is correctly closed out. This role will work with purchasing, production and warehouse to meet production targets and contract deliverables.
About You
- Proven working experience in a planning role and/or planning environment.
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written)
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft excel experience.
- Intermediate experience in MS Word, SAP, MS Project or Primavera P6.
- Industry experience in Rail, Engineering, Defence or Avionics is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What makes you right for UGL
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety
What we offer
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more
- Ongoing training for career progression
About Us
UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
Job Ref No: 257114
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