Scheduling Planner
Big Dog Builds HQ, Caboolture QLD | Full Time | Stable Long-Term Role | Australia's Best Awarded After-Sales Truck Mod Shop
Help us deliver Australia's most dialled-in American truck builds. You'll turn signed projects into a realistic, efficient production plan that our workshop can execute—so every customer gets their truck on time and right first time.
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Why Big Dog Builds?
* Real impact: your schedule becomes the heartbeat of the workshop and revenue plan.
* Growth: clear pathway to Senior Planner / Build Program Manager.
* Culture: practical, no-ego crew focused on quality, safety and customers.
* Gear & perks: training budget, quality tools/tech, and support from a switched-on leadership team.
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What You'll Do
* Own the 12-month rolling master schedule and weekly plan across fitters, fabrication, electrical and QC.
* Balance labour, materials and bays; run "what-if" scenarios to de-risk bottlenecks and slips.
* Maintain freeze windows and change control; publish schedule updates every week.
* Partner with Sales/Engineering for readiness; sync with Admin for ERP accuracy; align dates with CX before they go to customers.
* Track utilisation, completions and risks; provide clear, actionable reporting.
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What You'll Bring
* 3–5+ years in production/project scheduling (automotive, fabrication, manufacturing or similar).
* Confidence with ERP/MRP (WorkGuru/SimPRO/Pronto or similar) and strong Sheets/Excel chops.
* Calm, fact-based communicator; assertive when priorities conflict.
* A continuous-improvement mindset and respect for safety, quality and process.
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Nice to Have
* Exposure to 4x4, accessories, or engineered-to-order environments.
* Basic BI/reporting (Data Studio/Power BI) skills.
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How We Hire
* Quick intro call (15–20 min).
* Practical exercise: you'll reshuffle a sample schedule with constraints.
* On-site meeting with the team + workshop tour.
* Reference checks & offer.
Apply now
Send your CV (or LinkedIn profile) and a short note on one scheduling win you're proud of to with subject "Scheduling Planner – Your Name".
Big Dog Builds is an equal-opportunity employer. We use inclusive, plain language and assess skills against the role—nothing else. If you need adjustments to apply or interview, just let us know.