Press Brake Lead Programmer & Scheduler
About this role
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. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
What's in it for you
- Full training on all equipment
- Long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
- Supportive team environment where your work is recognised
- A company that puts safety and people first
- Access to our employee wellness programme
About Vulcan
Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 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.
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Company at a glance
Since Vulcan's doors first opened in 1995, Vulcan Steel has been on a mission to shake up the steel and metal industry. Our goal? To be the go-to metals distributor for customers across Australia and New Zealand, offering the best service and top-notch products.
Vulcan has broadened its product offerings to include a diverse range of steel and metal products, from carbon steel to stainless steel, and everything in between, such as plate processing, coil processing, engineering steels, and aluminium. Our unwavering commitment to reliable service has driven our growth both organically and through the acquisition of well-established businesses. With over 70 branches throughout Australia and New Zealand and 1400+ employees across six business divisions, we are a leading force in the industry. Our extensive product range is used in every aspect of the economy, from the tiniest components in high-tech applications to large infrastructure and building projects.
Customer satisfaction is at the forefront of our priorities, and this is reflected in our consistently high Delivery in Full on Time (DIFOT) score in the high 90s. Our inventory levels are meticulously managed to ensure our customers always have access to the products they need. Our employees are empowered to make quick decisions in response to customer needs, and our transportation fleet, and quality products with traceability are just a few reasons why our customers trust us.
We have a unique non-hierarchical, single-status culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to make their own decisions. This is a rare point of difference within our industry and a cultural foundation we're proud to maintain as we continue to grow. This flat structure keeps our business agile, efficient and extremely responsive and promotes a culture where all employees feel trusted, valued and fulfilled.
In 2022, Vulcan Steel took its place on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
Top Benefits
- Full training
- Long-term career opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Employee wellness programme
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