Production Planner

Company overview

Rodney Industries is part of a broader global group focused on helping solve water-related challenges and supporting the move toward cleaner energy. The business is recognised worldwide for high-quality piping and fitting solutions used in building, infrastructure, industrial, agricultural and related applications. It operates across more than 40 countries and has over 15,000 employees at 80 manufacturing sites.

Established in 1970, Rodney Industries has long supplied quality products and services to the irrigation and mining sectors. Its products are distributed through retailers and merchants across Australia and New Zealand, and the company is known for its technical know-how and product quality. After joining Vinidex in 2007, the business continued to expand with the benefit of combined capability and resources.

Vinidex has more than seven decades of experience delivering pipeline systems and solutions for building, infrastructure, agriculture and civil markets. The organisation supports the movement of water, gas and energy across Australia while also working to reduce its carbon footprint and create a positive community impact.

Values and culture

• Care for the environment, customers and colleagues.
• Challenge the status quo by innovating and learning quickly.
• Take responsibility and deliver through accountability.

Role overview

This full-time Production Planner position is based onsite in Chermside, Queensland. The role is central to the manufacturing operation and focuses on converting customer demand and inventory needs into practical production schedules that improve service levels, productivity and overall operational performance.

You will oversee planning across several fabrication work centres, managing the flow from raw materials through to finished products and dispatch. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing and external suppliers to keep production aligned with customer expectations and business priorities.

Key duties

• Build and update production schedules across multiple fabrication work centres.
• Manage workflow from raw material intake through cutting, drilling, machining, welding, outsourcing and dispatch.
• Handle customer order requirements, stock replenishment and batch planning.
• Prepare short- and medium-range production plans to meet operational needs and forecast demand.
• Track important performance measures such as DIFOT, inventory results, machine and fabrication centre utilisation, and production efficiency.
• Keep planning data accurate, produce reports and use business systems to support decision-making.
• Spot planning bottlenecks and apply solutions that improve operational outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help shape best-practice planning processes.

About you

The ideal candidate is an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-moving batch manufacturing environment. You should be curious, adaptable, creative, collaborative and keen to keep learning.

Requirements

• Background in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply planning or demand planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or fabrication processes, materials, mechanical operations or shop-floor activity is beneficial.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel, and confidence using planning ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, process-oriented working style.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet customer deadlines.
• Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive attitude with the confidence to question current methods and improve them.
• Ability to develop productive relationships across multiple teams.

Benefits and culture

• Eligibility for a bonus program and annual pay review.
• Work for a business that is mindful of its environmental impact and operations.
• Paid parental leave of 26 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Employee Assistance Program support for employees and their immediate family.
• Recognition programs and service awards.
• Access to mentoring opportunities.
• Opportunity to participate in the DEI council.
• Tailored career development opportunities locally and internationally.
• A safe workplace with a strong focus on “Go for Zero.”

Additional information

For further information about the role, contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252.