Scheduling Officer

Job Overview

Liebherr Australia is seeking a Scheduling Officer to join its South Australian team, focusing on efficient production scheduling, coordination, and administration for Remanufacturing operations and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver all required shop floor documents such as production orders, technical drawings, and quality procedures.
• Reconcile inventory, routing, and subcontract allocations against production outcomes.
• Manage production order planning emphasizing date tracking for planned, release, and in-process stages.
• Perform data entry and report generation using the ERP system and maintain organized production records.
• Create and update rolling 8-week production schedules aligned with resources and capacity.
• Develop work-in-progress production schedules for internal and external operations, adapting priorities in response to demand and material availability changes.
• Support operational activities including repair scope, timelines, escalation, prioritization, and subcontract allocation management.
• Act as escalation contact for urgent component shortages, providing solutions and timely updates to meet customer expectations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with material resource planning (MRP) and inventory control in a job shop manufacturing setup.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly in planning and manufacturing modules.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of inventory management, purchasing, and procurement functions.
• Preferred background in the mining industry.
• Experience with rotable pool and service exchange programs.
• Strong commitment to workplace and team safety.

Pre-Employment Conditions

Candidates advancing beyond interviews must undergo pre-employment screening including National Police Clearance and comprehensive medical checks that incorporate drug and alcohol tests.

About Liebherr

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd, part of the global Liebherr Group, delivers and services a range of heavy machinery across Australia and New Zealand. With headquarters in Adelaide, the company emphasizes quality, reliability, and industry leadership.

Cultural Commitment

Diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and mutual respect form the foundation of Liebherr's work culture. The company fosters collaboration to develop cutting-edge products and enhance individual and organizational growth.

Employee Benefits

• Paid parental leave and bonus leave days.
• Option to purchase additional leave and access early long service leave eligibility after five years.
• Discounts on corporate health insurance and retail offerings via an employee discount portal.
• Novated leasing and travel club benefits.
• Soft skills and leadership training programs to support career growth.

Work Location and Contact

The position is based at Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd., 1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. For inquiries, contact Jennine Williams by email.