Production Scheduler

About the company

LAI Group is a major Australian manufacturer of switchboards and switchrooms, backed by more than 115 years of combined industry experience. The business specialises in designing and building custom switchboards and switchrooms and is expanding nationally. This opening is based at the Adelaide head office in Ferryden Park, within the Skids division.

The company is looking for someone who wants to build a stable, rewarding, and well-paid long-term career.

Role summary

The Production Scheduler will own the creation, upkeep, and coordination of the master production schedule for the Skid Division. Working alongside the Skid Project Manager and other teams, this role keeps manufacturing, purchasing, testing, commissioning, and delivery activities aligned so projects are executed successfully.

Working arrangement

• Full-time role
• 38-hour work week, Monday to Friday, plus reasonable overtime
• Salary is negotiable and will reflect experience, knowledge, and capability

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules that support on-time delivery of skid projects.
• Coordinate work across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and delivery functions.
• Track progress against milestones, identify scheduling risks and capacity constraints, and take corrective action where needed.
• Organise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and customer inspections to keep projects ready for handover and delivery commitments.
• Prepare regular schedule updates, progress reports, and forecasting information for internal teams and clients.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in production planning and scheduling systems and practices.

Candidate profile

The right person will be highly organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Desired experience and capability

• Advanced skill in Microsoft Project, Excel, and the broader Microsoft Office suite for building, maintaining, and reporting on complex schedules.
• Background in Production Scheduling, Project Scheduling, or Project Coordination.
• Good understanding of project planning, critical path methods (CPM), resource allocation, milestone tracking, and schedule forecasting.
• Experience in switchboard manufacturing, engineering, modular skid construction, industrial, mining, oil and gas, electrical infrastructure, or similar project-led environments.
• Exposure to FAT and SAT processes and other testing/commissioning activities is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing management systems and project reporting processes is preferred.

What the company offers

• Training opportunities and course support to help you grow professionally.
• Access to paid training options such as Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness, and LVR/CPR.
• Access from day one to LAI Rewards, offering discounts at more than 650 retailers.
• Office uniform provided.
• Employee Assistance Program for support with physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Banking benefits through a workplace banking provider.
• Access to corporate private health options.
• Stable work with scheduled hours at company facilities, with the option for site work and appropriate compensation.
• A workplace that values open communication, mutual respect, and family needs.

Equal opportunity statement

LAI Group is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical conduct, and cultural diversity. Applications are welcomed from the wider community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women interested in non-traditional trade roles, and mature-aged applicants.