Production Administration Assistant

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date : 06 / 09 / 2025

Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply

Who we are?

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.

Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture

Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

Introduction to the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for administration duties associated with production, safety, quality and training. This is a varied role including reception, production administration, general office administration and other duties as required.

Due to the part time nature and operational requirements of the position we encourage applicants genuinely seeking 25 hours only a week and we take the time to confirm this role is 5 hours a day over the complete 5 day working week.

The Role Responsibilities

Supports production planning & production administration function, under the support and guidance of the Production Planners, Production Manager, Manufacturing Unit Manager and Canning Vale Leadership Team.

Monitors and creates work orders according to the master schedule to meet shipping dates and customer order delivery requirements – utilizing both Metso Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) & Engineered Requirements Planning (ERP) systems (SAP) as well as internal procedures and schedules.

Reviews existing Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, technical drawings, and prepares Production Job Cards / templates for issue to manufacturing team.

Reviews & receipts finished Works Orders, making necessary adjustments in material usage, labour hours or other cost components based on feedback from factory floor communications.

Maintains production records required for traceability & compliance with quality management systems.

Maintains the manufactured parts material master data in SAP.

Confers with factory production team members to determine status of specific orders and reports related information to all stakeholders as required.

Supports the collation and recording of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data & other survey information regarding materials manufacture.

Monitor and create Outbound delivery notifications based on Sales Order delivery dates

Monitor and create Inbound delivery notifications based on Purchase Order delivery dates

Greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner.

Process incoming & outgoing postage and packages.

General office management including liaising with Maintenance Dept. for office maintenance requirements.

Maintain a professional presentation of the office, meeting rooms, reception area and kitchens

Cater for office meetings, organise stationery and office supplies.

Printing, binding and preparing finished documents for presentations and meetings.

Filing and document organisation.

Assist the Management and staff with any ad-hoc duties as, and when, required.

The successful candidate will possess the following :

Essential

Intermediate computer literacy : Microsoft Office Suite & SAP.

Well-developed communication skills.

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

A high level of attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

What's in it for you

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.

Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.

Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.

Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.

A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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