Production Planning Manager

Fenner Conveyors is an Australian manufacturer and global leader in engineered conveyor solutions, that delivers valuable materials handling solutions to high-profile clients in the mining and industrial sectors. Part of the Michelin Group, Fenner Conveyors have a safety-first approach and a strong customer service culture.

We have a fantastic opportunity available, for an experienced Production Planning Manager to join our team in Kwinana Beach. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting the production plans to ensure production output and finished goods meet forecasts and customer lead times.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and review daily production against production plans
• Ensure that work orders are processed and actioned on time
• Maintain high quality and efficient output
• Ensure customer orders are scheduled into the production plan
• Proactive in identifying issues and suggesting improvements
• Manage the performance of the team – providing instruction and training - performance management – staff development and recruitment
• Attend weekly production meetings
• Complete periodic stock takes
• Ensure OHS practises are followed

  About you:

• Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management ability
• Demonstrated experience in a heavy manufacturing organisation
• Competent level of IT skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Understanding of maintenance and efficiency outputs
• Ability to manage conflicting demands
• Ideally hold a degree or certificate 4 from Finance, Administration or Manufacturing
• Hold full Australian work rights

 What’s in it for you?

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression.
• Access discounts offered by our partners Virgin, Ford, and Quest.
• Become a shareholder – opportunity to participate in the Michelin Share Scheme.
• Access to a range of experts throughout the team via mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• We also provide study leave, training, and individual career development opportunities.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!We're committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. 

Our recruitment process includes an interview, national police check and a pre-employment medical that includes a laboratory drug and alcohol test.