Production Planner

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary, Canada, seeks a motivated Production Planner to optimize scheduling, inventory and production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with manufacturing teams to align capacity with material availability, mentor junior planners, and drive improvements in on-time delivery and inventory turns. A 3+ year background in production planning and a Bachelor’s degree are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of production planning or manufacturing operations experience.
• Strong scheduling, inventory management and ERP systems knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, HVAC or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning activities for assigned product lines or plant areas.
• Analyze capacity, labor and material constraints to optimize production schedules.
• Partner with material planners to align procurement and inventory strategies with production needs.
• Drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, inventory turns and on-time delivery.
• Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to manage and communicate production plans.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to cross-functional planning initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Lean manufacturing

Job description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our growing operations team. This role is critical to ensuring efficient scheduling, inventory management, and production flow in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. Our Production Planners focus on internal plant operations, working closely with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with capacity and material availability. As part of an 80/20-driven organization, our planners are expected to simplify complexity, prioritize high-impact activities, and support rapid plant ramp-ups with precision and agility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production planning activities for assigned product lines or plant areas.
• Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints to optimize production schedules.
• Partner with material planners to align procurement and inventory strategies with production needs.
• Drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
• Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to manage and communicate production plans.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to cross-functional planning initiatives.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or related sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with 80/20 principles and lean manufacturing practices.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.