Production Planner – Townsville About the Role UGL's Manufacturing & Maintenance site in Townsville is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team.
This full-time, permanent role is key to ensuring efficient production schedules and performance reporting.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Production Planner will collaborate closely with purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to meet production targets and contract deliverables.
Key Responsibilities Develop and issue the production schedule, track progress, and report on performance metrics.
Ensure accurate and timely closure of work processes.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and ensure smooth operations.
About You Experience: Proven background in planning roles or environments, ideally within Rail, Engineering, Defence, or Avionics sectors.
Skills: Strong knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), with experience in MS Word, SAP, MS Project, or Primavera P6.
Personal Qualities: Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What Makes You Right for UGL Commitment to a safe, supportive, and positive workplace.
Ability to foster a collaborative and united culture.
Dedication to delivering technical excellence and creating innovative solutions.
Drive to build a strong reputation and trust among employees, clients, and stakeholders.
Genuine concern for safety in all operations.
What We Offer A range of growth opportunities to support your career progression.
Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive remuneration package, with benefits including salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program, wellness programs, and discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel, and more.
About Us UGL is a trusted provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defence.
As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL partners with leading blue-chip companies and government agencies to deliver top-quality solutions.
We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Note: Background screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessments, will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
Job Ref No: 257114 #LI-EL1