Planning- Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

Crestline Coach Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambulance manufacturer in Saskatoon is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Coordinator. The role involves developing the Master Schedule, ensuring resource alignment with production goals, and collaborating with various departments to optimize efficiency. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field, ideally have experience in manufacturing, and exhibit strong analytical and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and safety in the manufacturing process.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Health benefits including dental and extended healthcare

Retirement savings plan with 4% matching

Employee assistance programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or similar) preferred.
• Prior experience in planning and scheduling roles considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Master Scheduling tools and integrated planning processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate a Master Schedule that aligns organizational resources with production goals.
• Collaborate with Sales to incorporate customer delivery requirements into scheduling.
• Align Production resources to optimize throughput and meet delivery goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Education

University/college degree or diploma in Business, Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred)

Job description

Make a difference, build life‑saving ambulances.

Role: Planning & Scheduling Coordinator

Location: Saskatoon

Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Crestline Coach, a long‑established family‑oriented organization in Saskatoon, SK, has grown to become North America's leading ambulance manufacturer and Canada's largest supplier of small to mid‑size commercial buses. With safety, innovation, and durability always at the forefront of our business, we now inspire today's industry standards. Crestline Coach has strong values that align with our culture, demonstrating a customer‑centric focus, leadership, integrity, family spirit, and excellence in all we do.

Are you ready to join a dynamic team as a Planning & Scheduling Coordinator? Crestline is seeking an analytical and detail‑oriented individual who will be responsible for integrating information across departments and maintaining the production schedule to optimize efficiency, manage disruptions, and support successful vehicle delivery.

You will have the opportunity to work cross‑functionally with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Production, and IT. This position demands a proactive approach to master schedule development and data accuracy while contributing to ongoing process improvement and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate a Master Schedule that aligns organizational resources with production goals.
• Collaborate with Sales to incorporate customer delivery requirements into scheduling.
• Work closely with Engineering to align design timelines and capacity with production scheduling.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure availability of materials, parts, and services to meet production timelines.
• Align Production resources to optimize throughput and meet delivery goals.
• Hold internal stakeholders accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of data inputs into the Master Scheduler.
• Manage internal production orders and ensure accurate costing and Bill of Material (BoM) updates.
• Release internal orders on time and monitor production completion to ensure that parts will be sent to the requestor on the date they are committed.
• Support Engineering Change Management processes and ensure schedule updates reflect ongoing changes.
• Manage scheduling‑related documentation and report on schedule performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and processes used in planning and scheduling operations.

Qualifications

• A university/college degree or diploma in Business, Science, or related discipline is an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or similar) preferred.
• Prior experience in planning and scheduling roles considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred).
• Familiarity with Master Scheduling tools and integrated planning processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high sense of urgency.

WHY CHOOSE CRESTLINE COACH?

Benefits

Benefits of working with Crestline Coach include:

• A competitive salary with bonus earning potential including a recruitment referral bonus.
• Health benefits including dental, extended health care, long and short‑term disability coverage, accident and serious illness insurance, life insurance, and a health spending account.
• A group registered retirement savings plan that has a 4% matching, occupational vision care, employee, and family assistance programs along with a virtual walk‑in clinic that provides unlimited healthcare for you and your family.
• Milestone and service awards at five‑year increments.
• Access to CUBBI, a discounted food delivery service of fresh meals from local kitchens, and Sutton Smart Perks Discounts for services and discounts from local businesses.
• Career path and career longevity support by approved professional development opportunities and cost reimbursement, including association memberships.

Crestline Coach Ltd. is committed to fair and inclusive hiring. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request during any stage of the recruitment process.