Manufacturing Planner

About Us

Established over 30 years ago, Coerco is a successful manufacturer of high-quality polyethylene products to the Agriculture, Resources, Civil / Construction and other industries, with headquarters in Perth, and multiple regional offices and facilities across WA. It has experienced exponential success since inception, with both organic and acquisitive growth, and is now embarking on an exciting new phase in the company’s history. 

Scope of Duties 

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business requirements.

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of all production related activities, supporting the Manufacturing Manager to ensure that all production related activities are coordinated as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a particular focus on scheduling across the different teams. 

This role is based in Dalwallinu, located in the Wheatbelt region, approximately 2.5 hours north of Perth. We can look at relocation assistance or a DIDO option, and can discuss flexible options. 

Responsibilities 

The Manufacturing Planner’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Develop, update, and maintain production schedules using scheduling software
• Prioritise jobs based on customer deadlines, material availability, and workshop capacity
• Allocate workforce and equipment efficiently to minimize downtime and bottlenecks
• Monitor job progress and proactively adjust schedules when disruptions occur (e.g., machine breakdowns, urgent orders)
• Work with the logistics team to align production timelines with delivery schedules
• Ensure finished products are ready for on-time dispatch, avoiding delays
• Communicate any scheduling changes that may impact delivery commitments
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely arrival of materials for production
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions to improve production efficiency
• Work closely with workshop supervisors and team leads to adjust workloads as needed
• Monitor and track work-in-progress (WIP) to prevent bottlenecks
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in production planning

Required Skills / Experience / Qualifications 

• Year-12 completion, with a relevant tertiary qualification highly regarded 
• Relevant experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry 
• Manufacturing coordination and / or scheduling experience 
• Understanding of manufacturing processes 
• Ability to meet commitments under pressure 
• Motivation, maturity, autonomy and the ability to work with a team. 
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills