Production Scheduler

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Scheduler to oversee the systems and processes related to scheduling, purchasing, and the movement of stock and assets within our Gearhart manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Wingfield, SA—ideal for someone looking to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Schedule work orders and routings internally to meet delivery schedules.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders on vendors to meet production schedules.
• Manage inventory control to ensure no outages or excess holdings.
• Conduct audits on the inventory system to ensure use by site is accurate.
• Develop and maintain Inventory control systems with the General Manager and Finance.
• Data entry of work time allocations, procurement of all supplies and service requirements for the Gearhart Group.
• Issue purchase order requests to Gearhart for Redback businesses.
• Organise scheduled stock take of inventory and assets periodically.
• Assist with establishing and implementing procedures and guidelines for the purchasing section.
• Adhere to SGS corporate procurement policies and processes.
• Utilise generated reports for maintenance of purchasing system and processes.
• Resolution of purchasing errors / returns.
• Maintenance of purchasing data.
• Cost allocation / tracking.
• Provide detailed weekly reports on schedules against targets.
• Assist business with item sourcing.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Expedite to enable business orders to be fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and safe work practices across our operating centres.
• Highlight to management any conflicts between operational procedures and our safety mandate

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Production Planner, ideally within the mining and resources sector
• Strong background in purchasing within fast-paced, customer-focused environments
• Demonstrated expertise in process control, scheduling, and managing stock and asset movement
• A Diploma in Project Management (highly regarded)
• Formal training in Production Scheduling within a manufacturing environment (highly regarded)
• Well-developed scheduling and production management skills

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.



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