Press Brake Lead Programmer & Scheduler

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.

Sound like you?

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