Production Planner

Thermon; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Planner to optimize the flow of work and materials across departments. This role is crucial for ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction while managing production orders and inventory levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and product quality. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that supports continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• 1-2 years minimum experience with MRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue and schedule work orders to meet customer demand.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to meet required dates.
• Coordinate with departments for on-time receipt and delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

MRP / ERP systems

Team-oriented mindset

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft DS365

Job description

The Role

The Production Planner is key to coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules, meeting on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

The Planner will be instrumental in managing the status of open production orders, entering production orders, and inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

1. Issue and schedule work orders to meet customer or inventory demand
2. Ensure that the required material is supplied to the production floor to meet schedule
3. Work with management for capacity planning
4. Coordinate any and all materials shortages to purchasing on a timely basis
5. Monitor and adjust schedules to meet required dates and in accordance with MRP messages (AX)
6. Manage raw materials by timely inputting production orders to drive demand
7. Quote delivery dates for sales orders
8. Monitor order dates, adjust as necessary, and coordinate with appropriate departments to re-schedule production
9. Coordinate with production, purchasing, sales, and warehouse to ensure on-time receipt, production, and delivery of raw materials and finished goods
10. Coordinate production and personnel schedules for efficient completion of tasks
11. Manage, adjust, and close production orders as needed in a timely manner to ensure accuracy
12. Advise and report to management on production status and capacity planning
13. Remain current on company procedures and specifications and ensure that products conform accordingly
14. Assist in audits and inspections for customer and agency approval of products and processes
15. Assist in ensuring that procedures and instructions for production personnel are accurate
16. Monitor, perform cycle counts, and adjust inventory and system settings to maintain accuracy
17. Other duties as assigned by management

Key Characteristics, Competencies, And Skills

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think and react quickly to resolve issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong time management abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient knowledge of MRP / ERP systems; Microsoft DS365 is a plus
• Team-oriented mindset
• Ability to become forklift certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent tools for daily tasks
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience with MRP preferred
• Knowledge of APICS body of knowledge

The Physical Requirements

• Sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, standing, talking, listening, typing, lifting up to 20 pounds