Production Planner III

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Mississauga is seeking a Production Planner III to manage all planning aspects of production, coordinating with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery and smooth material flow.

The role requires 5+ years of planning experience, a degree in operations management or related field, and familiarity with ERP systems. APICS CPIM is a plus. Strong English communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Production Planner.
• Degree in operations management or related field.
• APICS CPIM Certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience in ISO 9001/13485 or FDA QSR environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Schedule incoming sales orders and coordinate with Customer Service.
• Monitor forecasts and inventory levels; adjust production plans.
• Establish and manage production schedules to optimize resources.
• Create and maintain Production Work Orders in the ERP system reflecting needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and PM to release NPI projects.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure inventory and capacity.
• Notify Customer Service of delivery impacts to prevent disruptions.
• Perform weekly/monthly work order close and capacity planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Inventory management

Production scheduling

English communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Operations management degree

APICS CPIM Certification

Tools

ERP systems

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Production Planner III

Location: Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N-6H7

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: Canada

Job City: Mississauga

Job Type: Regular Full Time

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We are seeking a a Production Planner for our Mississauga site. The Production Planner will be responsible for all planning aspects related to production. This includes management of all work orders in support of on time delivery. The Production Planner acts as liaison for the Customer Service team and other internal support groups such as Supply Chain, Quality and Warehouse team to coordinate the timely movement of manufacturing processes and materials.

Main Responsibilities

• Schedule incoming sales orders in a timely manner and address order issues with Customer Service
• Monitor forecasts and inventory levels of all products and proactively adjust production plans.
• Establish and manage the production schedule to ensure the optimal usage of all available resources.
• Create and maintain up to date Production Work Orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to reflect operational needs as well as production capacity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and PM team to release NPI projects.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to always ensure available inventory of raw goods.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing team to always ensure available capacity of labor/machines.
• Notify the Customer Service team of any impact that changes in deliveries may generate, to avoid or reduce disruptions in the level of service.
• Maintain and update the scheduling parameters in the ERP system, such as manufacturing lead time, production batch sizes, etc.
• Coordinate the scheduling and releasing work orders to ensure smooth release material from the warehouse to production.
• Conduct weekly/monthly work order accounting close.
• Conduct monthly capacity planning.
• Analyze planning impacts due to engineering changes and develop plans to minimize effect on production.
• Participate in improvement projects related to the relevant responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Production Planner
• College or university degree in operations management, supply chain management, or related field
• APICS (CPIM) Certification is considered an asset

Strong knowledge of forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling principles.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing and documentation.

Highly organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and perform effectively under pressure.

Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and cross-functional team environment.

Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and/or FDA QSR-compliant environments is considered an asset.

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