Cut Rite Planner and Routing Specialist (Day Shift)

Knoll Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Health Care Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability

Insurance Plans

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement

Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

MillerKnoll in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Production Planner to support the Production control and Product Development teams. You will optimize daily work orders, ensure on-time product creation, and maintain quality and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

You will work with Cut Rite software, BOM data, ERP system, and routing databases; analyze data, run SQL/Access reports, and help continuous improvement. Join a team dedicated to design and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with Cut Rite Software; creating new Access databases is a plus.
• 2–5 years manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SDLC and SQL for data analysis and queries.
• Familiarity with networking systems for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with woodworking equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; mechanically inclined.
• Wood optimization/nesting software experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail, organization, and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Access, Excel, and SQL.
• Strong ERP system knowledge.
• Good communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production schedules through Cut Rite program optimization.
• Provide timely BOM information to the production group.
• Use engineering drawings to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Populate routing data into the database system.
• Extract and analyze data from the ERP system.
• Modify and enhance reports and systems in the database.
• Create routing steps to assign credit and cost to products.
• Run JDE/Excel macros to upload routes, notes, and data to parts.
• Work on PRDs to fix data-related production issues.
• Stay well organized and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Follow MillerKnoll safety policies and ISO procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

SDLC knowledge

SQL queries

Microsoft Access

Excel

ERP systems

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Supply chain degree

Tools

Cut Rite Software

JDE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Work Team Leader, the ideal candidate would be responsible for assisting the Production control team group in optimizing daily work orders and supporting the Product Development team with manufacturing routes. The Position is responsible for ensuring consistent on-time creation of products that meet all quality standards, satisfies customers, while completing all activities with high regard for the safety of others and oneself.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for optimizing production schedules through Cut Rite Program optimization
• Assist in the daily flow of information to provide timely communication to the production group with BOM information issues
• Must be capable of using engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to specifications
• Populate routing data into the database system
• Extract and analyzing data from the ERP System
• Apply database modifications and enhancements to existing reports/systems
• Create routing steps to give proper credit and cost to products
• Run JDE/Excel macros to upload routes, notes and supplemental data to parts
• Work on PRDs to fix data related production issues
• Well organized and able to appropriately prioritize tasks
• Follow MillerKnoll disposal procedures for proper disposal of items
• Follow shop floor controls
• Ensure all production, safety and quality related issues are communicated to the Facilitator or Work Team Leader
• Follow all MillerKnoll safety policies and protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe, working environment according to 5s principles and department safety guidelines
• Maintain and follow the ISO standard operating procedures
• Participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement process
• *Additional responsibilities as requested by Management to achieve business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience Degree in a related field: Engineering, Computer Science, Supply chain
• Experience with Cut Rite Software and the creation of new access database is an asset
• Minimum 2 – 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of SDLC software and SQL language (to analyze data and create queries)
• Familiarity with networking systems (for troubleshooting)
• Familiarity with wood working equipment
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Manufacturing process knowledge, Mechanically Inclined Able to read engineering drawings
• Wood optimization and nesting software experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organization skills with an aptitude for working with numbers and spreadsheets
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP system
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to always maintain a professional approach
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks in a variety of areas and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high attention to detail
• Computer proficiency with the ability to manipulate and save files
• Aptitude in Mathematics including addition, multiplication and subtraction

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With or without accommodations.

Teamwork and Leadership

Willingness to cross-train in various areas and/or department as required Able to work in a team environment and support a culture of respect and trust Ability to adapt to a changing environment and lead others through change

Authority and Decision Making

Must have the ability to diligently follow processes and procedures with minimal supervision Able to take initiative to solve problems, where appropriate Must be able to make independent judgements to determine best solution and obtain appropriate approvals before acting

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $27.56 - $29.52. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Health Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Sick time, and Parental Leave)
• Holidays
• Retirement
• Employee Stock Purchase in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century.

Join us as we design a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful future together.