Production Planner QC Coordinator

Join us at ABC as our Production Planner & Quality Controller.

Drive efficiency and uphold quality standards in our dynamic metal casting foundry specialising in short-run and jobbing productions. If you're passionate about optimising processes and ensuring top-notch quality, apply now for a chance to cast your place in a collaborative and innovative environment.

ABC is a leading metal casting foundry utilising multiple manufacturing processes within the same facility. Processes include, hard sand, green sand and investment metal casting methods, as well as heat treatment and other finishing tasks. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality metal castings tailored to our clients' specifications. With a commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dedicated Production Planner & Quality Controller to play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining our standards of quality.

Location: Avondale - Auckland

Responsibilities:

Develop production schedules and plans for all orders, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and meeting delivery deadlines.
Coordinate with various departments including production, procurement, and logistics to optimise workflow and minimize lead times.
Conduct thorough quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
Identify and address any quality issues promptly, implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain product integrity.
Collaborate with production teams to continuously improve processes and implement best practices for quality control.
Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality inspection results, and inventory levels.

Requirements:

Prefered tertiary training in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Proven experience in production planning and quality control within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards. Previous knowledge of metal casting is not necessary, but highly desirable.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on ensuring accuracy and consistency in quality control processes.
Proficiency in using production planning software and MS Office suite.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with suppliers and clients.

What is in it for you?

Autonomous role, you get to build your own process in collaboration with team members.
Working with multiple teams across multiple processes.
Supportive leadership team, working next to the General Manager who is also hands on.
Be a major influencer in our drive for innovation and improvement.

About you.

You will be passionate and driven to successful commercial and operational outcomes.  You will be a confident and energetic self-starter with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Be systematic in your approach, be a great communicator with a collaborative working style, with the ability to develop strong business relationships.  Not be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty when required.

It is preferred that you are a permanent resident or NZ/AU citizen to apply.  For others, if you can prove relative experience in a similar role, then we would also like to hear from you as we are an accredited employer.