12th October, 2026
About the position
Are you a highly organised operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Do you enjoy coordinating people, processes and performance to keep production running safely, efficiently and on schedule?
We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to join our Burnie team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a critical part in coordinating daily production activities, maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a strong safety culture.
Working closely with operational and maintenance teams, you'll help ensure production targets are achieved while delivering quality outcomes for our customers.
Pentarch Burnie is a key part of the Pentarch Group’s Forestry Services and Exports division, operating from South Burnie, Tasmania. The site provides timber processing, woodchip production, export logistics and related forestry services, supporting both domestic and international markets. Located on Massy Greene Drive, the operation plays an important role in Tasmania’s forest products supply chain by handling plantation and native timber resources, coordinating storage and export activities, and supporting employment across the North West region. Pentarch’s broader business is built on a commitment to safety, sustainability, collaboration and operational excellence, with the Burnie site serving as a major hub for forestry logistics and timber processing activities in Tasmania.
About the Role
As Production Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating production activities, monitoring operational performance, maintaining production records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
You will be a key link between production, maintenance, quality and management teams, ensuring smooth operations and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities to achieve operational targets and maximise efficiency.
- Monitor production performance, identify issues and implement practical solutions.
- Prepare production reports, maintain accurate records and track key operational KPIs.
- Support quality assurance processes, product testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with WHS and environmental requirements.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance and site teams to optimise production outcomes.
- Contribute to planning, forecasting and operational improvement projects across the business.
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A Certificate IV qualification in Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Business or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- At least three years' experience in a manufacturing, processing, logistics or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating operational activities and supporting production performance.
- Strong working knowledge of production and manufacturing operations.
- Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent written communication, literacy, numeracy and reporting skills.
- Experience working within safety management systems, compliance frameworks and audit processes.
- Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies or process improvement initiatives.
Most importantly, you're a team player with a hands-on approach, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine desire to contribute to a safe, efficient and high-performing operation.
About Us Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries. We're dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses. At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future. Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise.
Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.
Please note that all successful employees are required to undertake the following as a normal part of the recruitment process: · Work Rights Check · Police Check
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