Production Coordinator

Leavitt Machinery; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealership in Coquitlam, British Columbia seeks a Production Coordinator. This role involves creating production plans, managing schedules, and optimizing order cycle times. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and skills in organization and communication, along with experience in a dealership or similar environment. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Company paid medical health care plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Annual health care spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Sick leave plan

Employee assistance programs

RRSP matching

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy equipment or vehicle dealership environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a weekly production report outlining status, changes, risks, or delays.
• Remove obstacles arising from delays and drive solutions.
• Organize equipment preparation across multiple branches.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration or operations management

Job description

Overview

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for an organized Production Coordinator to join our team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. As the Production Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating production plans and schedules to drive down order cycle times, increase order throughput, and meet delivery timelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a weekly production report outlining status, changes, risks, or delays
• Remove obstacles that arise from delays, defects or missing information and drive solutions to unexpected delays
• Effectively organize equipment preparation across multiple Leavitt branches
• Continually update delivery dates and freight timelines to manage order cycle times and plan labour resources
• Manage equipment preparation and lead times across various vendors ensuring goods arrive in time
• Communicate with New Equipment prep sites, vendors, and sales support reps regarding anticipated ship dates
• Coordinate and process paperwork for inbound equipment shipments from factories and ports of entry to Canada
• Participate in production meetings with sales support and service coordinators to drive order cycle time
• Work with the Sales team to create forecasts for order deliveries for each month and quarter; evaluate capacity in relation to the forecast
• Analyze production data, cycle time and capital throughput data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Update CRM and AX ERP systems with pertinent information regarding customer orders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration, operations management, or a related field
• Experience in a heavy equipment or vehicle dealership environment is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $55,000 to $63,000 per year, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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