Master Scheduler - Operations

About the Role

As Master Scheduler, you will own and maintain our Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring the entire business is working from one clear and achievable plan.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing the end-to-end Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinating projects from Sales Order acceptance through to erection completion.
• Scheduling manufacturing across multiple production departments.
• Balancing labour, equipment and production capacity.
• Coordinating design, drafting and procurement milestones with production requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans.
• Coordinating logistics, deliveries and site erection schedules.
• Identifying bottlenecks and capacity constraints before they impact customers.
• Providing clear visibility of project status, priorities and upcoming workload.
• Developing improved planning, scheduling and reporting processes.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, analytical and proactive, with the ability to see the big picture while managing the detail.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in production planning, master scheduling, project scheduling or operations planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity and resource scheduling.
• Experience with ERP, MRP or project management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure.

Experience in structural steel, metal fabrication, construction products or agricultural manufacturing will be highly regarded.

Why Action Steel?

Action Steel is a family-owned business with a strong culture and ambitious plans for growth.

This is more than a scheduling position — you will have genuine ownership and influence over how our projects move through the business.

You'll work closely with every part of our Operations team and play a critical role in improving on-time delivery, production flow, capacity utilisation and customer outcomes.

Our Values

We do what we say we will do.
We care about and support our communities.
We are fast-paced, dynamic and agile.
We continually strive to deliver excellence.
We always show respect.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced Master Scheduler who enjoys planning, problem-solving and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Action Steel team in Stawell, Victoria.