# Press Brake Lead Programmer & Scheduler

> Vulcan · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** PAK

## Description

You’ll play a key role in **coordinating production schedules,** ensuring materials and resources are available, and keeping operations running efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, problem-solving, and keeping a fast-paced production environment on track. **Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.**

_**What You’ll Do**_

-   Plan and schedule production activities to meet delivery deadlines.
-   Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability.
-   Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.
-   Maintain accurate production records and reports.
-   Identify potential bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve workflow**.**

**Requirements**

-   Proven experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
-   Strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and resource allocation.
-   Experience in the steel, metal fabrication, or manufacturing industry (preferred)
-   Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, or similar).
-   Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
-   Strong communication skills to liaise effectively across teams.
-   Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (desirable)
-   A valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand
-   Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

**What's in it for you**

-   Full training on all equipment
-   Long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
-   Supportive team environment where your work is recognised
-   A company that puts safety and people first
-   Access to our employee wellness programme

**About Vulcan**

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business — and this always starts with people.

**Sound like you?**

**Hit Apply Now —** it only takes a few minutes, and we'll be in touch after applications close. We'd love to hear from you.

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## Apply

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