ADF - Production CoordinatorHybrid

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's. 

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

As the Production Coordinator, you will play a critical role in managing production planning, supplier relationships, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality products in line with Australian Defence Force (ADF) requirements.

You will work closely with key internal stakeholders and offshore/onshore supply partners to ensure production plans are executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest standards of compliance and quality.

What you’ll be doing

• Source and negotiate costings for ADF Uniforms to meet contractual requirements.
• Allocate production across suppliers, ensuring a strong commercial focus on cost efficiencies and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with WWG Ethical Sourcing standards.
• Implement supplier performance reviews, audits, and corrective action plans where necessary.
• Track and report on supply chain performance metrics, including delivery lead times, turnaround times, DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time), and quality investigations.
• Maintain continuous and open communication with suppliers to optimise operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve value for money and operational efficiencies, without compromising on quality or compliance.
• Coordinate production plans and schedules to meet ADF delivery timelines.
• Collate and prepare performance reporting in line with ADF’s Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Emphasise exception reporting and proactive risk mitigation.
• Contribute to ongoing process reviews and improvements in collaboration with peers.

What we’re looking for

You are a detail-oriented, highly organised professional who thrives in a dynamic supply chain environment. You combine strong communication skills with a solutions-focused mindset to successfully manage production operations across a global supply base.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar production or sourcing role across a global supply chain.
• Understanding of local and offshore manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (desirable).
• Strong negotiation skills with a solutions-driven approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Commitment to ethical sourcing practices and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

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