Production Planner (Production/Industrial Engineer)
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**Production Planner (Production/Industrial Engineer)**
**Kinetics Engineering Pty Ltd**
**Location:** 56 Beulah Road, Norwood SA 5067
**Employment Type:** Full\-Time, 38 hours per week, Permanent
**Salary:** $75,000–$85,000 AUD annually
**About the company:**Kinetics Engineering is a proudly 100% Australian\-owned and operated company founded in 1989\. We are the foundation of the Kinetics Group, specialising in the design and manufacture of innovative equipment for the trade and commercial vehicle industry. Better known today as KRS Australia, we are industry leaders in high\-quality vehicle upfitting solutions, including our world\-class roof rack systems and mobile hand\-wash units.
With a vertically integrated supply chain supporting over 150 local jobs, we pride ourselves on being agile and responsive to the evolving needs of tradespeople and commercial fleets. We are currently seeking an experienced **Production Supervisor** to oversee and organise our equipment, staff, and processes on the production floor at our Norwood headquarters.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Review usage of labour, machinery, facilities and materials to identify areas where production resources can be optimised * Analyse current production processes and workflows to detect bottlenecks or inefficiencies * Recommend process improvements and operational changes to increase efficiency and reduce cost * Implement approved changes and monitor their impact on output and performance * Coordinate labour, materials and equipment movements to ensure production targets are met * Oversee and organise the equipment, staff, and processes on the production floor to ensure seamless operations. * Oversee scheduling and routine production activities and address technical or operational problems. * Lead product inspections and manage quality control processes to ensure every product meets our high standards and industry regulations. * Maintain accurate records of production output, equipment status, and employee performance summaries.
**Skills and Experience:**
* **Minimum of 3 years of proven experience** in an Engineering role on a production floor within a manufacturing (advanced manufacturing preferred), engineering, or industrial environment * Demonstrated experience in designing the layout and overseeing the operation of complex production machinery * Strong frontline leadership capabilities with a track record of coordinating and motivating a diverse team * High level of accuracy in record\-keeping and a meticulous approach to product quality control * Exceptional problem\-solving skills * Excellent communication skills for effective coordination across departments
**Education \& Qualifications:**
* **At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a closely related field** is required
**Why Join Us:**
* **Lead Local Innovation:** Play a key role in a company dedicated to 100% Australian\-made innovation with a global export footprint. * **Impactful Leadership:** Apply your professional expertise to optimise performance within a vertically integrated and growing group of companies. * **Growth \& Stability:** Enjoy a competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a stable, community\-focused engineering firm.
Pay: $75,000\.00 – $85,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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