Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder. We operate three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, along with Aftersales facilities across five states — Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and our newly opened facility in South Australia.
Volgren is part of the Marcopolo Group – a Brazilian Bus Manufacturer. It has a manufacturing presence in 12 countries, employing more than 14,000 people.
Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland’s first ‘E’ bus on a BYD chassis.
Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.
Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.
Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles.
Our values include:
Respect and Appreciation of People
Making it Happen with Excellence
Customer Satisfaction
Ethics and Integrity
Sustainability
Teamwork
BENEFITS:
The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
Ability to work within a close team environment
Opportunity to travel interstate
Be part of the National Incentive Program
24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free onsite parking available
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Production Planning Support will be responsible for timely planning, release, maintenance and close off of Work Orders, update item planning data, forecast and plan fabrication loading to meet available capacity.
The position is located in the company's headquarters in Dandenong South, VIC. The position reports to Pre-Production Leader within the Planning Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain MRP system for planning and releasing jobs in all Volgren facilities
Plan, release, assign serial numbers and maintain bus jobs to meet production schedule
Coordinate jobs completion processes
Raise and maintain special work orders. Assist with reporting for closing of jobs
Plan and forecast fabrication loading
Co-ordinate in-source / out-source process
Initiate and implement Fabrication planning improvements
Assist with BOM maintenance for all sites including VIC, QLD, WA, MAL, China
Assist coordinate pre-production processes
Assist with change management (PCRs)
Assist other planners as required.
COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of material flow processes in a Manufacturing environment
Good understanding of process flow in a Manufacturing environment
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
Competent Microsoft Office Suite skills, including accessing and presenting relevant data
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Highly developed time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment within production planning capacity
Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is essential
MS Office - strong proficiency in MS Excel necessary
Highly effective written and oral communication and time management skills
Tertiary qualifications in production planning, inventory control or technical field is preferred
Desired Skills and Experience
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the competencies, duties /responsibilities and work experience criteria listed above.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 26 January 2026 at 5pm.
This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*
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