ABOUT US

Southern Star Windows & Doors is an Australian business specialising in the manufacture of quality timber and aluminium windows and doors.

Southern Star Windows & Doors includes:

• Southern Star Aluminium Windows & Doors.
• Canterbury Timber Windows & Doors.
• Southern Star Glass.

This excellent opportunity will be offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis at 38 hours a week.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• A Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Qualifications in Project Management
• Excellent knowledge of ERP Cantor & Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in purchasing & administration role/s
  

  - Relevant experience in a position in the manufacturing industry

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE:

• Strong understanding of scheduling functions
• Strong understanding of purchasing functions
• Forecasting experience to ensure adequate stock levels are held & purchased
• Ability to develop, streamline and improve scheduling and admin process throughout the business
• An understanding of the principles of Continuous Improvement
• Ability to train staff
• Ability to problem solve

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Analysing and managing production line workflows by determining optimum line allocation and product capacity utilisation to maximise worker and equipment efficiency.
• Establishing and monitoring inventory control systems to ensure materials availability for production, including purchasing, stock receipting, forecasting, and trend analysis to minimise shortages and overstock.
• Planning and optimising distribution routes for finished goods to customer sites and branch transfers, applying operational data to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
• Investigating and addressing production quality concerns by initiating and coordinating rework processes, ensuring corrective measures are implemented effectively.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for administrative, scheduling, and planning processes to ensure consistent operational practices.
• Maintaining and updating factory layout drawings to reflect optimal facility layouts that support efficient workflow and material handling.
• Recording, monitoring, and reporting production metrics to support data-driven decision-making and identify performance trends.
• Conducting analysis of production data and operational trends to recommend process improvements and enhance productivity.
  

  - Delegating and coordinating tasks within scheduling and administrative teams to ensure alignment with production and delivery requirements.