Industrial Planner

CFM Custom Fabricators & Machinists Ltd.; Dartmouth, San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFM Custom Fabricators & Machinists Ltd. in Saint John, NB, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and schedule manufacturing operations, ensure resources are used efficiently, and meet delivery deadlines.

You will work with procurement, engineering, and logistics to align plans with company objectives, develop work packages, sequences, and material lists, and support field execution with risk assessments and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Manufacturing Engineering as a discipline is preferred.
• Business Administration or related field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review opportunities, assess scope, develop labor/equipment/material estimates, identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Develop work packages, execution plans, task sequencing, job procedures, manpower plans, schedules, material lists, and shutdown/outage plans.
• Coordinate labor requirements, equipment, tooling, and materials with Operations, Procurement, and Field Supervision; monitor schedule changes.
• Support field teams during execution, resolve planning issues, track actual vs. planned performance, and manage scope changes.
• Integrate safety requirements into plans, perform risk assessments, and drive process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Business Administration or a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning the production schedules for CFM’s manufacturing operations. This role ensures that all production processes are executed efficiently, resources are utilized optimally, and delivery deadlines are met. The Production Planner collaborates closely with various departments, including procurement, engineering, and logistics, to align production plans with overall company objectives. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Estimating & Job Scoping: Review opportunities, assess scope, conduct site visits, perform quantity take-offs, develop labor/equipment/material estimates, identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions, and support bid submissions.
• Work Planning & Execution Preparation: Develop work packages, execution plans, task sequencing, job procedures, manpower plans, schedules, material lists, and shutdown/outage plans to ensure work is ready before mobilization.
• Resource, Material & Schedule Coordination: Coordinate labor requirements, equipment, tooling, and materials with Operations, Procurement, and Field Supervision. Monitor schedule changes and ensure readiness of resources.
• Field Execution Support & Performance Management: Support field teams during execution, resolve planning issues, track actual vs. planned performance, manage scope changes, and capture lessons learned.
• Safety, Risk & Continuous Improvement: Integrate safety requirements into plans, perform risk assessments, support JHAs and critical task planning, maintain planning standards, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Business Administration or a related field

Salary range: $61,000 - $85,000

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Join CFM, a leading provider of custom machining, fabrication, and technical services with a strong presence throughout Eastern Canada, also supporting industrial projects throughout the Northeastern United States, and globally. With well-equipped facilities in Saint John, NB, Dartmouth, NS and St. John’s, NL, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to a diverse range of industries, including Pulp and Paper, Oil and Gas, Utilities, Forestry, and more. Our experienced, certified teams are available 24/7, providing exceptional service for everything from plant shutdowns and repairs to inspections, testing, and capital projects. At CFM, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that prides itself on expertise, flexibility, and a proven track record of success across a variety of sectors. If you're looking to advance your career in a company that values quality, innovation, and customer service, CFM is the place to build your career.