Production Planner

Cpflexpack; Aurora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible packaging manufacturer in Aurora is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner. This role involves developing and optimizing production schedules and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in production planning, Lean manufacturing, and ERP systems. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Pension plan with generous company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Company paid short-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, demand planning, and supply chain optimization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly production plans based on customer orders.
• Sequence jobs to reduce changeovers and downtime.
• Collaborate with various departments on order priorities.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to develop and optimize production schedules in our flexible packaging manufacturing facility in Aurora. This role is responsible for planning workflow across extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting, and converting to ensure efficient operations and on‑time, in‑full delivery to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels
• Sequence jobs to reduce changeovers, downtime, and material waste
• Release and manage work orders and ensure material availability
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, Procurement, and Logistics on order priorities and schedule risks
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP/MRP system and monitor planning KPIs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, workflow, and efficiency

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, demand planning, and supply chain optimization
• Experience in flexible packaging preferred (extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting, converting) is an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Key Competencies

• Detail‑oriented with strong accuracy in planning and order management
• Proactive and able to anticipate production constraints
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment
• Data‑driven mindset with ability to interpret KPIs and trends

Physical Demands

• Primarily a sedentary role, involving extended periods of sitting while working on a computer, reviewing production data, and managing planning schedules
• Frequent walking throughout the manufacturing facility to verify job status, gather information, and collaborate with production teams
• Occasional standing for meetings, production floor reviews, or troubleshooting workflow issues
• Light lifting of up to 10–20 lbs (4.5–9 kg), such as production samples, documents, and binders
• Occasional bending, reaching, or stooping when accessing materials or inspecting production equipment during planning audits
• Regular computer keyboard use, requiring manual dexterity

What we offer

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Pension plan with generous company match
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)