Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler at Vulcan Group

Job Description:

Latest job information from Vulcan Group for the position of Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler. If the Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler vacancy in Auckland matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Vulcan Group for the position of Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler below matches your qualifications.

About the company

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating production schedules, ensuring materials and resources are available, and keeping operations running efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, problem-solving, and keeping a fast-paced production environment on track.

• Plan and schedule production activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve workflow.

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Experience in the steel, metal fabrication, or manufacturing industry (preferred)
• Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, or similar).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)

• Full on-the-job training and development
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
• A supportive team environment where your efforts are recognised
• Access to our health and wellness programme (including on-site gyms at some locations)
• The chance to represent a trusted brand and make a real impact on the industry

Click Apply Now to take the next step in your career with Vulcan. We’re excited to meet you!

Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.

We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role and our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.

Job Info:

• Company: Vulcan Group
• Position: Production Planner / Manufacturing Scheduler
• Work Location: Auckland
• Country: NZ

How to Submit an Application:

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