Production Planner - Contract

Napoleon Products; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home comfort solutions seeks a Production Planner for a 9-month contract. Responsible for ensuring optimal distribution of manufacturing work and addressing planning issues, candidates must have relevant planning experience and a high school diploma. Enjoy competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment while contributing to innovative product engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a Production Planning role.
• Proficient in MRP and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Firm and release work orders, performing material availability checks.
• Monitor production part inventories and adjust accordingly.
• Request overtime and manage bottlenecks.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning

Production Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPIM certification or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Production Planner - 9 month contract

Reporting to the Production Control Manager the Production Planner is responsible to ensure work for Manufacturing departments is appropriately distributed and to address part planning issues.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Firm and release work orders, performing material availability checks
• Review early/late reports to ensure all open work orders are accurate and current
• Monitor capacity requirements
• Communicate daily with Sales, Production Planners, Senior Planners, Team Leaders, Supervisors,
• Manufacturing Managers and Purchasing regarding parts issues and priorities
• Request overtime, part production transfers to other facilities or outsourcing as needed to manage bottlenecks
• Maintain planning information in ERP system
• Maintain resource calendars in ERP system
• Coordinate down time recovery plans
• Monitor production part inventories and make adjustments accordingly. Perform root cause analysis accordingly and finding solutions for reoccurring parts opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Production Planning role
• CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management designation or working towards is considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• MRP – Material Requirements Planning and ERP (preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365) systems knowledge

IGNITE YOUR CAREER,Some of our competitive benefits include:
•Competitive Compensation / Wages
•Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
•Tuition reimbursement
•Life insurance and disability coverage
•Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
•Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ’s, Competitions
•Napoleon Cares – Associates helping Associates
•Employee Assistance Plan
•Napoleon Recognition Program
•GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
•And more!

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.