Production Planner/Scheduler

Sanmina Corporation; Truro; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to enhance their operations. In this dynamic role, you will be the crucial link between engineering, program management, and manufacturing, ensuring timely planning activities. Your responsibilities will include managing work orders, coordinating material movements, and proactively addressing supply concerns. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Oracle and MS-Excel. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to impactful projects in the electronics manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Production Planner or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage work orders and coordinate product movement through manufacturing.
• Identify supply concerns and communicate recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Education

BS/AA degree

APICS training

Tools

Oracle 11i

MS-Excel

MS-Office

MRP systems

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Purpose:

In a team-basedenvironment; the Production Plannerwill provide a critical link and work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing to adequately support all planning activities in a timely manner.

Nature of Duties:

• Performs scheduling functions involved with Managing Work orders, coordinating products and materials movement through the manufacturing processes to completion and on time shipment


• Reviewsbacklog to determine materials shortages and capacity requirements to provide commitments feedback to customer


• Coordinates the efficient expediting of materials and work in process with purchasing, production and engineering


• Proactively identify areas of potential supply concerns, keeping in mind capacity constraints, shortages and communicates analysis/recommendations to all parties impacted


• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions related to material planning and production scheduling


• A working knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response Advance planning systems is a plus and highly desirable

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS/AA degree with APICS training, Advance planning system knowledge is a plus


• 2+ years' experience as a Production Planner or equivalent


• Ideal candidate must have strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent Oracle 11i, MS-Excel, MS-Office and MRP knowledge is a must

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity