Estimator/Production Planner

Estimator/Production Planner

Workspace Commercial Furniture Pty Ltd, a leader in Australian manufacturing and design since 1911, specialises in project-based solutions for commercial, educational, hospitality, health, aged care, and accommodation sectors. We provide end-to-end services including product design, development, planning, manufacture, despatch, freight, and installation.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Estimator/Production Planner to join our Planning & Design Team at our Head Office in Melrose Park. This full-time, onsite role will initially concentrate on estimating tasks, with opportunities to develop your skillset and progress to production planning responsibilities. The position requires a highly organised individual capable of fostering strong working relationships internally and with external suppliers to achieve accurate and timely results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to prepare quotations.
• Calculate bills of materials and labour costs.
• Interpret checklists and drawings for non-standard furniture to prepare quotations.
• Produce furniture drawings and detailed cutting lists for production.
• Order necessary production materials.
• Request pricing from suppliers as needed.
• Liaise with Salespeople and Production Supervisors regarding sales orders and quotations.

About You:

• Possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Be self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Exhibit excellent numeracy skills and confidence in calculating quantities.
• Demonstrate adept communication abilities, capable of building rapport and working effectively across teams.
• Be able to read architectural and electrical drawings.
• Have a strong understanding of design and construction methods.
• Possess exceptional computer skills. Experience with 3D CAD systems such as Pytha or equivalent is advantageous, but not essential.
• Knowledge of Wood Machining, Cabinet-Making, and Joinery principles is preferred, but not essential.

If you are seeking to join a successful company that values its people, we encourage you to apply.

Company Values:

• Values and Respect
• Optimism
• Integrity
• Customer Centricity
• Efficiency Ethos

What We Offer:

• Regular company events and activities.
• Focus on wellbeing and providing an inclusive, supportive working environment.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

Workspace Commercial Furniture Pty Ltd is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Salary: Not specified. Reporting to: Not specified. Ideal start date: Not specified. Work type: Full-time. Location: Melrose Park. Remote/on-site: Onsite.

As part of our standard recruitment process, candidates are required to undertake a pre-employment medical.