Production Planning Associate

ZipRecruiter; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in powder coating seeks a Production Planning Associate to support production planning and execution. The role involves coordinating resources, managing schedules, and ensuring project alignment with organizational goals. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive executive benefits package

Extended health care

Dental care

Short-term and long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Strong ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in developing daily production plans and forecasts.
• Monitor production timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive production documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description

Production Planning Associate

About Us

Colourific Custom Coaters is the leading powder paint coater in Canada for aluminum and steel products.

Our powder coatings processes and applications comply with the American Aluminum Manufacturers Association (AAMA) stringent specifications. Combined with superior quality assurance systems, just-in-time delivery, clients are provided with outstanding quality and industry-leading customer service.

We coat products for the architectural/building, household appliances, outdoor furniture, electrical components, and fencing industries. These products are sold across the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Job Summary

The Production Planning Associate is responsible for supporting production planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring all tasks and milestones are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves coordinating resources, managing schedules, tracking production progress, and maintaining effective communication among stakeholders.

The Production Planning Associate works closely with the Production Planning Manager, team members, and external partners to resolve issues, streamline workflows, and ensure projects align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

You will be reporting to the Production Planning Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate in developing daily production plans and forecasts that optimize the use of materials, labour, equipment & budget.
2. Coordinate tasks and activities across departments to ensure smooth production execution.
3. Monitor production timelines and deliverables, identifying and addressing potential risks or delays.
4. Develop and maintain technical product knowledge to communicate features to clients and answer questions related to their requirements.
5. Coordinate internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of production.
6. Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
7. Maintain comprehensive production documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and tracking logs.
8. Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and production proposals as needed.
9. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production planning processes.

Other Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Proven experience with processes and procedures involved in developing and maintaining relationships with clients & vendors.
• Strong ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• High computer proficiency.

Total Compensation

• We provide a competitive total compensation package with short-term and long-term incentives commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package including extended health care, dental care, and both short-term and long-term incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Colourific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.