Production Planner

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping performance across our Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) business.

Reporting to the Branch Manager and based at our Queanbeyan site, you will coordinate and monitor production planning across the branch. You will manage the flow of incoming work, allocate orders across available machine capacity and ensure production requirements are completed safely, accurately and within customer timeframes.

Working closely with scheduling teams, engineers, customers and production personnel, you will balance priorities, respond to changing requirements and escalate production risks early to support reliable delivery and strong customer service.

The working hours of this role will be Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, with some flexibility when required.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and coordinate production work across machines in line with customer requirements and production capacity
• Manage and allocate orders for production, adjusting daily production runs as priorities change
• Provide clear updates on scheduling commitments at production and planning meetings
• Monitor incoming work, manufacturing requirements and machine capacity to maintain an achievable production plan
• Monitor and report production output against plan, including time, accuracy and completion
• Ensure required drawings and documents are attached to schedules before work is released to production
• Identify and communicate production setbacks, delays and risks to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with schedulers, engineers, customers and production teams to keep work on track
• Always demonstrate a high commitment to safety, quality and customer service

You will be rewarded with:

• A supportive, team-focused culture with monthly team BBQs, onsite parking and a collaborative working environment
• Training, support and autonomy to shape the role, expand your skills and grow your career
• Clear career progression opportunities within a safety-first business

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Some experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing planning or a related environment
• Strong planning, organisational, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify and escalate issues early
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach
• A Safety First mindset and commitment to quality and compliance
• Computer literacy, including confidence using MS Office and learning planning systems

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us 

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

How to apply 

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.