Contract Production Line Scheduler

Lush Cosmetics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Ontario is seeking a Contract Line Scheduler. The role involves engaging with production teams to optimize scheduling and ensure effective product fulfillment. Essential skills include proficiency in ERP systems and excellent communication. A positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities are critical. This position offers a salary of CAD 56,784 per annum and requires full-time availability, including mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Understanding of production lines and processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with production rooms to develop optimal production sequences.
• Communicate with Room Management regarding capacity changes.
• Generate and distribute daily production schedules.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Team player attitude

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

RF Smart handheld scanners

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contract Line Scheduler

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution

Terms of employment: Full-Time, Salary, Contract

Reports to: Room Management Team

Rate: 56,784 / annum CAD

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Submit Applications By: 11:59pm EST on Sunday, September 21, 2025

Job Posting: Contract Production Line Scheduler

Availability: Full-time with an ability to work mornings, afternoons, holidays and occasional overtime and weekends.

What you do (responsibilities)

• Engage with multiple production rooms and Room Management Teams (RMT) to develop the optimal sequence of products, minimize changeover times, and appropriate batch sizes to maximize efficiencies.
• Proactively communicate with their RMT regarding any room capacity changes, preventative maintenance windows, and labour / material constraints.
• Participate in overall business updates related to the S&OP Process as required
• Actively participate as part of the Business Process Team in Continuous Improvement on Production Planning Best Practices
• Analyze the rooms' performance to attainment and fulfillment be part of the team to improve the process.
• Establish a weekly meeting with the Room Managers, Inventory Controllers, Floor Supervisors, to ensure the schedules are accepted and all appropriate resources are in place for success.
• Ensure Room Management teams are proactively engaged in processes when fulfillment, or launches may be at risk
• Generate daily production schedules and distribute to RMT, Floor Supervisors, Compounding and Distro / Goods-In teams
• As necessary, revise daily production plans based on changes component / raw material availability or consumer demand, working closely with the Inventory Controllers to ensure production goals.
• Ensure that production plans and schedules are set accurately to ensure optimized customer fulfillment and freshness while also maintaining appropriate safety stock levels
• Collaborate with Inventory controllers, Buying and Freight teams to ensure that necessary raw materials and components are available on time to meet production demands
• Frequently communicate with rooms to ensure they have a good understanding of the schedule, and the priorities, to enable the right prioritization should any disruptions occur in production, particularly during extended shifts.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement abilities by reviewing processes and making refinements to continuously evolve effectiveness of Lush planning processes in conjunction with the room's capacity and routes.
• Train back-up planners to ensure adequate coverage is available

Qualifications

Required :

• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX, RF Smart handheld scanners)
• General understanding of production lines, processes, routings, and product compounding
• Confident with basic mathematics, an ability to count, and accurate addition / subtraction skills
• Comfortable navigating things such as email, MS Office suite, and Google programs (i.e. Sheets, Chat, Meet)
• Maintain a positive attitude, remain engaged in your work, and be a team player
• Excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities with a strong sense of urgency while staying calm under pressure
• Patient, gets curious and is strategic when tackling last minute asks from managers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Exceptional analytical, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiar with labour requirements (time, staff, equipment, materials etc.)
• Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable

Preferred :

• Experience holding a Line Scheduling, Production Planning, and / or Inventory Controlling position
• Experience with inventory control / management
• Experience with overseeing scheduling, especially in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Experience in an AX Function support role
• Accustomed to working in a highly seasonal, high pressure environment
• Flexible to work shift work and occasional overtime

How to Apply

Submit an application form found on the Colleague Center

Questions? Email

Only select applicants will be contacted for an interview based on their qualifications

Notes

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

At Lush, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs / requirements known.

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics defined by law.

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