Production Planner - Contract

Wolf Steel Ltd; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Napoleon is seeking a Production Planner for a 12-month contract at 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie (hybrid). Reporting to the Production Control Manager, the planner ensures manufacturing work is properly distributed and resolves part planning issues.

Key duties include releasing work orders, monitoring capacity, coordinating with Sales and Operations teams, and maintaining ERP data. Eligible candidates have 2+ years in production planning and CPIM is a plus, with strong MS Office and ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a production planning role.
• CPIM designation or actively pursuing is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Production planning

Stakeholder communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPIM designation or in progress

Tools

MRP systems

ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Outlook)

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 Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

This posting is for an existing contract vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Title: Production Planner - 12-month contract

Location: 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie (hybrid)

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

Benefits, Health, Well-being & Support

At Napoleon, we believe in creating an environment where our Associates can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)

Career Growth & Development

• Opportunities to learn new skills on the job
• Access to new opportunities as they become available within the company

Culture & Community

• Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities

Financial Security

• Competitive compensation
• Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. This may include functions such as resume parsing, candidate ranking, or initial screening. These tools do not make final hiring decisions but may assist Talent Acquisition in evaluating applications.AItools used may include systems based on algorithms, statistical models, or machine learning.

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.