Production Planner

Vortex Aquatic Structures International; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Production Planner to enhance manufacturing efficiency and optimize production schedules. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of production orders while maintaining high customer service standards. Your analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems will be crucial in identifying material requirements and managing production priorities. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and help shape the future of fun with aquatic structures that create lasting memories for families around the world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Rapid Response Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production schedules to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Liaise between manufacturing and operations teams to meet deadlines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

ERP/MRP systems

Bilingual (English/French)

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Office 365

Business Central Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Ready to shape the future of fun?

At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day.

If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.

Working within a multidisciplinary team including purchasing, production and logistics, the Production Planner is responsible for optimizing the production schedule to ensure the efficiency of manufacturing operations. To this end, he/she plans, creates and manages the production schedule in order to maximize production efficiency and maintain a high level of customer service. Key responsibilities include reviewing production requirements, creation of production order to meet the master schedule, managing shortage parts, adapting to changes in demand and balancing production efficiency with maintaining production deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Establish manufacturing priorities related to the requirements of the ERP, the release of production orders and distribution of documentation to the operation team
• Act as a liaison between the manufacturing and operations teams to meet deadlines and targets
• Update the shortage report and confirm delivery dates of parts
• Identify material requirement needed for the production and coordinate with the Purchasing /operation team
• Implement changes from R&D and Drafting team to the Production orders depending on the advancement status
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of planning parameters in the ERP system by performing analysis of parts and components required to fulfill orders
• Participate in the definition of optimal safety stock levels for fabricated parts
• Participate in meetings related to production, procurement, engineering changes and product launches
• Attend and actively participate in planning meetings, understand drivers, challenge assumptions and bring the team to agreement on demand and supply plans
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and Competences:

• Team player, organized and able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the company and establish strong working relationships
• Ability to work independently and function as an effective and collaborative team member
• Motivated with a desire to learn and grow continuously
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Good ability to process large amounts of information
• Sense of urgency and speed
• Autonomy and curiosity
• Effective use of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency in the Office 365 environment, including advanced reporting capabilities in Excel (V search function and pivot tables)
• Experience of working in lean/six sigma/continuous improvement environments
• Knowledge of operational excellence concepts (S&OP)
• Bilingual (English/French) written and spoken
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is essential
• Knowledge of Business Central Dynamics is an asset.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Supply chain or industrial engineering discipline preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Rapid Response Manufacturing.