production planner

Government of Canada; Esterhazy; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, is seeking a candidate to manage production schedules and oversee daily operations. The role requires strong project management skills and a focus on maintaining effective inventory levels. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and hold necessary certifications, including WHMIS and First Aid. The position offers health benefits, group insurance, and long-term care insurance among other perks, but requires on-site work only.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Night shift premium

Pension plan

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• WHMIS and First Aid Certificates are necessary.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments.
• Evaluate daily operations and maintain inventory.
• Plan and organize daily operations and read blueprints.
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and quality control inspections.
• Plan and manage departmental budget and project management.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

AutoCAD

SolidWorks software

Spreadsheet

MS Windows

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Manufacturing or production

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning
• Evaluate daily operations
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Direct quality control inspections
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Project management
• Estimate costs and materials

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Project management software
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Additional information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance