Production Manager

Trench Group; Pickering; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Job summary

Trench Canada is seeking a Senior Manager of Planning & Scheduling in Pickering, ON. You will lead the end-to-end manufacturing planning function, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory while driving digital transformation using SAP, AI, and advanced analytics.

You will mentor planners, build high-performing teams, and collaborate across Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing planning/scheduling or operations leadership.
• Proven leadership of planning/scheduling teams.
• Advanced SAP expertise (MRP, PP, MM) and data management.
• Experience with ERP optimization, digital transformation, or process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning & Scheduling team.
• Own master production schedule and capacity planning.
• Drive scheduling adherence, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, engineering, quality, and sales.
• Lead S&OP and capacity review processes.
• Leverage SAP and digital tools to optimize planning.
• Deploy AI, analytics, and automation to forecasting and scheduling.
• Develop and deploy new planning tools and technologies.
• Lead digital transformation across planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Planning & scheduling

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP (PP/MM)

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Pickering, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5+ years)

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

As Manager of Planning & Scheduling department, you will lead the end-to-end production planning and scheduling function, aiming seamless execution of manufacturing operations while balancing customer demand/mix, capacity, inventory, and material availability. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining optimized manufacturing schedules, driving scheduling adherence, managing production priorities, and ensuring on-time delivery performance. In addition to operational leadership, you will play a key role in the digital transformation of the planning function by leveraging SAP expertise, AI-driven solutions, advanced analytics, and process automation tools to improve decision-making, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires strong leadership capabilities, a transformational mindset, and a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams. You will coach and mentor planners, foster continuous improvement, and collaborate across Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business growth and operational excellence.

Your Tasks:

• Lead and develop the Planning & Scheduling team, ensuring the right competencies, resources, and succession plans are in place to support current and future business needs.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Own and manage the master production schedule, finite scheduling processes, capacity planning, and production prioritization across all manufacturing areas, using SAP as the core planning platform while driving continuous improvements through automation, analytics, and digital planning solutions.
• Drive planning accuracy, schedule adherence, throughput optimization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity review processes to proactively identify constraints and mitigation actions.
• Utilize advanced SAP capabilities to optimize planning processes, improve data accuracy.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation tools, and digital solutions to improve forecasting, scheduling, reporting, inventory management, and decision-making processes.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new planning tools and technologies to increase efficiency and improve operational performance.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across planning and scheduling processes, ensuring successful adoption and sustainable results.
• Analyze production capacity, routing requirements, bottlenecks, and work center utilization to maximize throughput and productivity.
• Monitor and manage Work-in-Process (WIP) levels to support flow optimization and lead-time reduction.
• Establish and maintain safety stock parameters, planning policies, inventory strategies, and MRP controls.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays, material shortages, planning deviations, and service performance issues.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support strategic growth initiatives, capacity expansion projects, and operational transformation programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations leadership roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing planning, scheduling, or operations teams.
• Advanced SAP expertise, including MRP, Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), reporting, and data management.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP optimization, digital transformation, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience utilizing AI, advanced analytics, automation tools, or digital technologies to improve operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational challenges into strategic improvement opportunities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in digital tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, SharePoint, and other data visualization and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, drive employee engagement, and develop talent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Practical manufacturing and shop-floor experience.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD 115000 - 150000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.