Production Planner

Nautel Ltd.; Hacketts Cove; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications equipment manufacturing is seeking a Production Planner to join their Operations team in Hacketts Cove, Nova Scotia. The role involves scheduling, coordinating production cycles, and ensuring material availability while fostering a team-based environment. Ideal candidates will bring 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proven experience building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate production plans to align materials with schedules.
• Analyze inventory and implement strategies to optimize stock.
• Collaborate with teams to develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

MRP

Production Planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Syspro

Job description

If this role looks like a role where you can grow and develop within a team-based environment, we look forward to hearing from you!This role, based at our facility in Hackett's Cove, is a key part of our Operations team, responsible for scheduling and co-ordinating products through the production cycle. The role co-ordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. The successful candidate will be someone who is willing and able to work under pressure, prioritize effectively and communicate in a calm manner, able to navigate obstacles as well as conflicting priorities when they arise.Responsibilities of the role include : Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to translate demand forecasts into production requirements;Work closely with supply chain teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules;Analyze inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock while minimizing carrying costs;Identify potential supply chain disruptions and work with supply chain and engineering teams to develop contingency plans;Maintain control of raw material;Prepare weekly Material Shortage Reports;Process Assembly work orders based on priorities set by the Head of Operations;Review WIP and stock to apply deviations and changes from Engineering to ensure configuration records are accurate;Control Engineering changes to equipment through the Release processProcess requests from Research / Development for fab and / or assemblies i.e. checking stock levels and issuing appropriate work orders;Process and control Miscellaneous Spares Orders to meet shipping schedules;Review of materials and components for obsolescence;Process intercompany orders for manufactured goods;Assists IT specialist to monitor the accuracy and function of the ERP system. Perform system testing and participate in problem solving to ensure data integrity. Qualifications Applicants should have : 3-5 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain management;Previous inventory management experience would be an considered an asset;In-depth knowledge of an MRP system, ideally Syspro;Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends;Microsoft Excel competency to intermediate level;Proven excellent organizational and time-management skills;Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders;The ability to work within a team as well as ability to work independently;The ability to communicate effectively at all levels;Excellent organizational abilities;Be accountable for their actions;Operate with integrity;Understand the customer's view;A continuous improvement mindset by challenging the status quo and embraces change;Safety as a priority. Skills Analytical Skills, MRP, Production PlanningArray About Nautel Ltd. Nautel is an award-winning company founded and headquartered in Nova Scotia. Nautel has earned an international reputation as a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly specialized large scale communications equipment. Nautel is home to over 225 employees spread across 4 locations and spanning three countries. At Nautel, we feel fortunate to be leaders in an industry that serves billions of people worldwide by supporting the delivery of critical news and information to those who need it. We believe that new ideas and fostering an innovative culture is fundamental to our success, and we encourage our people to embrace these same principles. Nautel is a cutting-edge company where employees work within a team-based environment, and the effort of every team member is integral to our success.We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate, and you do not need to have 100% of the listed requirements in order to apply. You do need to feel energized by the opportunity and want to work as part of our team and operate demonstrating the behaviours below.At Nautel, we are people who : Work as part of a team, Are accountable for our actions, Operate with integrity, Understand the customers' view, Challenge the status quo and embrace change, Communicate effectively, Operate with safety as a priority.Nautel values diversity; we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us.Background checks will be undertaken for all roles. Other Information If this is of interest to you, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Production Planner • Hacketts Cove, NS, CA