Production Planner

Metro Supply Chain Group; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Milton, Canada is seeking a Production Planner to efficiently manage production schedules and ensure operational goals are met. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of logistics experience and possess strong analytical and planning skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings programs, and employee appreciation events.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement Savings Program with a company match

Employee Appreciation Day

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics.
• Experience in high volume/multiple SKU production planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor production output to ensure targets are met.
• Maintain a lean manufacturing culture.
• Ensure communication between production and operations.
• Assist in training for Nulogy upgrades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Customer service skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

College diploma in logistics/supply chain management

Tools

Nulogy (Production Management System)

MRP / ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOin our team

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada’s largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production planner plays an integral role in production fulfilment. This role is responsible for Production Planning and Daily Planning to ensure all Production Planning Goals and targets are reached and opportunities for improvement are explored. This role is responsible for working with multiple contract packaging sites and ensure that the daily work plan is adhered to and advise the site production managers of events hindering the success of the plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan production of finished product to meet forecast and customer demand by creating production schedules for materials and resources using analysis of production capacities and packaging requirements for multiple customers.
• Prepare Daily, Weekly & Monthly production schedule. Review all customer demands for fluctuation and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Monitor daily production output versus production schedule to ensure customer demand quantity is met Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.
• Maintain a lean manufacturing culture driving run size and safety level improvements
• Follow daily work plans to include daily demands that ensure customer orders are presented to the production team in a timely manner
• Directly involved with the release of production, packaging and labeling processes
• Assigns and monitors the performance of production operations using efficiency standards and capacity from production
• Participate in the collection, reporting, and feedback to improve work flow and shipments;
• Participate in tasks related to grouping and releasing orders using the PMS system and timely communicating progress of production
• Ensures communication between Production, Operations and customers for stock replenishment needs
• Coordinates the desired delivery response times while paying close attention to the operational plan communicated to the site managers
• Have exceptional knowledge of Nulogy (Production Management System) and work with the Production Managers to address any training or procedural gaps
• Assist where necessary in developing and training of all Nulogy upgrades and modifications and ensures that Co-pack associates are made aware of any and all changes that directly affect them

EXPERIENCE

• Some experience in high volume/multiple sku’s production planning
• 2+ years of experience in logistics

COMPETENCIES

• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Service oriented with exceptional customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
• Experience using MRP / ERP systems
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent technical skills, communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; specifically, but not limited to MS Excel, Access, Outlook and Powerpoint;
• Excellent mathematical skills;
• Organized and shows strong attention to detail
• Adapt to changes quickly, as well as, working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION

• College diploma in logistics/supply chain management is preferred

WHY JOIN US

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.