Job title: Production Coordinator
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: AUD $85,000.00
Salary to: AUD $100,000.00
Location: St Marys
Job ID: 52555

Job Description

Location: St Marys Area, Western Sydney  
Salary:  $85k - $100k + Super + Bonus  
Role Highlights:  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in manufacturing, values collaboration, and wants to learn directly from an experienced Plant Manager.

Role Overview

As the Production Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing site that prides itself on teamwork, adaptability, and continuous improvement. 
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll collaborate with a small leadership team to ensure production runs smoothly. 
This is a hands-on role that offers a clear path to a leadership position, making it ideal for someone eager to grow and take ownership.

Expect to spend your time between the production floor and the production office, liaising with production operators, managing stock, and handling production schedules. Your efforts will directly impact the efficiency and success of the team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Generate and manage production plan, schedule and orders. (SAP & Excel)
  • Generate and manage purchase orders for delivery of materials and stock, including receipt in/out
  • Collaborate with production operators and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Monitor and manage stock levels, cycle counts, pre-empting potential issues.
  • Provide visibility on material costs
  • Support & suggest continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, transport and head office.
  • Help cover dispatch duties if needed.
  • Participate in daily catchups with the leadership team.


Candidate Profile 

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in manufacturing, particularly if you’ve progressed from the production floor into a coordination, planning, or supervisory role.

You’re someone who:

  • Thrives on taking initiative and ownership.
  • Computer savvy, experience with ERP systems like SAP (or similar) and Excel.
  • Understands the dynamics of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships
  • A proactive, can-do attitude, a drive to learn, and one day step into a sueprvisor role
  • Drivers licence and own transport (there is no public transport)

This role is a critical part of the plant's success. You’ll get exposure to multiple areas of the business, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who’s passionate about learning and wants to build a career in manufacturing

Does this sound like you?

Culture & Benefits 

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values growth and development. The Plant Manager is passionate about mentoring and committed to succession planning.
They offer on-the-job training and opportunities for development, recognizing the success of their people as the key to their growth.

  • Full-time permanent position (Monday-Friday)
  • FMCG Manufacturer with well-known products you see in store
  • Long-term career pathway to Production Supervisor / Manager.
  • Onsite at the manufacturing plant with no work-from-home. Be part of the action.
  • Start Early, Finish Early (enjoy a 6am-2pm shift, finishing at 12pm on Fridays)
  • Salary: $85k - $100k + Super + 5% Bonus
  • Location: St Marys Area – Western Sydney 

Apply 

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is CD52555. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or a telephone call.