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.

About You

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

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

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.

The Benefits

Professional growth

A friendly team environment with a great team work ethic

Exposure to many facets of a leading business within the industry

Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service